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You are keeping your mealworms in the fridge, right? so they will go dormant and not pupate. Always err on the side of caution when removing eggs. I agree..wait this one out.
Tammy
I think if it was a raccoon it would have been back for the eggs. Put permanent marker dots on the sides of the eggs that are up and see if they are turned in a couple of days. You never want to just get rid of eggs because you are guessing that the Mom is gone. It needs to be pretty definite. Sometimes they are just sneaky. And yes, the eggs would be cold to the touch right now because if she isn’t finished laying then she isn’t incubating yet. Don’t rush in taking those eggs out. It does sound like something might have happened to the momma, but please make sure.
Tammy
I can’t remember what I do now!! I don’t think it matters…just be consistent. I think the day I see babies I count as day one.
Tammy
I’d just leave it for a few more days, just in chance it would hatch. It’s not likely too but I always err on the side of caution. After that you can remove it. Just reach in and pick it up with your fingers. (don’t use tweezers) If you touch the babies it is no big deal. I have to do it often to count the babies etc. Eggs rarely break inside the nest. I’ve never had one break.
Tammy
19! that’s amazing. I’m freezing them for a person who needs them for taxidermy. Not sure what they do with them. So I’m motivated to trap. Any competition is good for me. I wish I caught 19!
Tammy
Isn’t looking good for those eggs. The momma might have been wooed by another male and gave up on those eggs. Let us know if you see her.
Tammy
Carol, a flat nest would make me think the babies fledged…no chance of that right? I’d just leave both nests alone until they decide. You girls are having all sorts of issues!
Tammy
Pami, If you waited 21 days and if these are not new eggs for sure…I’d just remove them. Nest and all.
Tammy
