I lost a serama egg today

[naakte]

I feel sad that I lost a serama egg today day 9. On day 7 I noted that the little embryo was not active. Today I saw a ring around the embryo and i knew it had died. I opened the egg and yes it was dead. what causes this to happen. day 5 that embryo was bobbing just like the rest. my temp/ humidity have been correct. could it be I candled this egg for too long? maybe when i turn them i am not doing it right? the other 9 seramas and 2 silkes are moving so much it looks like a swim party in their eggs.

Donna in Branson

 

[geebs]

mortality is high in Seramas.

 

[jenlynn4]

poor tiny thing! Yes they are so small and fragile.

 

[Baralak]

Even after they hatch they have a high mortality. I hatched 3 a couple of weeks ago, one just refused to eat and passed.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi Donna! I hadn't heard from you since you set them and hoped 'no news was good news'.
They all started developing --- yaay! Way to go! Sometimes some aren't strong enough to keep growing.
Good luck with the rest.

Lisa

 

[naakte]

Oh Lisa, I highly recommend people get their eggs from you. You are awesome!!! you totally packaged them well and what a high fertility rate!!! Hugs Donna
P S I will be buying more eggs from you after I finish with these eggs!