How do you know if they are bad eggs?

[bgfaith]

Our rankin female laid 19 eggs 2 weeks ago exactly some were slightly dented and different colours. This is our first batch so we are just hoping for the best. One or two have slight mold on them but havent changed much from when they were laid. If they are bad eggs will the completely shrival up?

[haunted-havoc]

not always, do the candle test. there are plenty of instructions on here or just google or youtube it. i know with leo eggs fertile eggs have a pinkish hue while infertile have a yellow hue.

im not sure if this is the same for rankins however

[steve_3125]

fertile eggs are usually bright white with no indents. however its not always the case try candling, at 2 weeks you will start to see the veins inside the egg. Ive know slightly yellow eggs hatch perfect.

If there starting to indent the humidity needs raising try adding water to the vermiculite, dont get water on the eggs.

If they were bad you would have smelt it by now lol you can get mould off but be careful and gentle.

Steve