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Hillsida
72 posts
Feb 07, 2009
4:20 PM
I have notice that sand in nesting bowls speeds up the incubation period by approx. 2-3 days. What do you guys think?
Hillsida
73 posts
Feb 07, 2009
4:34 PM
lol..think so huh...no really I no for sure it's atleast 2 days.
0221
68 posts
Feb 07, 2009
4:37 PM
I wouldn't call You a liar, but I'd say Your wreckless with truth. check the next round. have fun.
0221
69 posts
Feb 07, 2009
4:48 PM
Yes I have, I didn't say it was a bad idea. I simply said I think You are mistaken. Nothing to go to war over. You ask what we think. I can only speak for Myself. If its down to 15-16 day incubation for You, I'm happy for you.
lightin' loft
6 posts
Feb 07, 2009
5:03 PM
What's up sida,I've also heard of this theory.-lightnin.

Last Edited by on Feb 07, 2009 5:13 PM
Hillsida
76 posts
Feb 07, 2009
6:17 PM
Thanks Lighting...holla at ya boyee
cv rollers
259 posts
Feb 07, 2009
9:12 PM
Im with RodSD mine hatch early some latter not for sure why but it happens ,never heard of the sand but will try it..JMO
Bill C
223 posts
Feb 07, 2009
10:36 PM
I dont think it matters one or two days, but cold does slow down metabolisms. In plants they grow slow in cold and faster in warm temps. Insects and reptiles need warm to heat the blood to get them active. The temp determines the sex of aligators. So in theory it could be that the sand ( like rocks ) helps retain heat and keeps the eggs warm and with out it like pine needles may allow some cooler temps during switching of parrents and maybe they are just a degree warmer or something and develop faster. It could be possible. Most importantly is to give the newly hatched chick something to grasp their feet into to help prevent the legg from sticking out its side. Bill C

Last Edited by on Feb 07, 2009 10:41 PM
RodSD
177 posts
Feb 07, 2009
11:38 PM
Yeah, kind of makes sense. The eggs don't develop until they are incubated at certain temperature.
Hillsida
77 posts
Feb 08, 2009
10:11 AM
Yes thanks Bill c and Rodsd for your input, thats what I think that it's the sands ability to retain and manage the heat while parents are switching in and off of the eggs.


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