ZECO Ovoscope - egg fertilization tester

Thanks to two interchangeable tips, it is possible to examine the eggs of various species of birds and reptiles. The offered egg candling device is powered by a 220-240V mains socket. The operation of the device should not pose any problems for anyone. The complete equipment of the set allows for immediate use of the egg candler, without the need to purchase any additional elements.

This egg candling device provides adequate visibility of the developing embryo inside.
The candling device is equipped with a special high-efficiency LED, which does not overheat and poses no threat to the eggs being examined. This solution is advantageous and much more effective than using a standard light bulb.


Egg Examination:

The first candling should be done after 7 days of incubation. It is imperative to check all the incubated eggs. Only after this period can the breeder check if the egg has been fertilized. During candling, the development of the embryo can be monitored. If the network of red veins is not visible, it means that the egg has not been fertilized and must be removed. Unfertilized eggs left in an incubator with high humidity and temperature will spoil quickly, and the gases they emit can disrupt the development of embryos in fertilized eggs.

After each week, all eggs should be examined again. It may happen that in some eggs, the embryo has died for reasons beyond our control, such as a weak embryo, genetic defects, or inbreeding. Such eggs must be removed immediately, as bacteria multiply in eggs where blood vessels have already developed. Failing to remove such eggs can result in the loss of the entire clutch.

The last egg examination should take place about 3-4 days before hatching, when you finish turning the eggs. We remove from the incubator eggs that show signs of embryo death and where visible movements of chicks are absent.

When examining the eggs, attention should also be paid to the size of the air cell in the egg to check whether the appropriate humidity is maintained in the incubator. This, along with temperature, is the most important factor determining the success of incubation.
In a fresh egg, the air cell is very small, while over time it increases proportionally to the length of incubation. If the air cell is too large, it may indicate that the egg has lost too much water. There is then a need to increase the humidity inside the incubator. Conversely, if the air cell is too small, the humidity should be decreased.

The offered egg candler ZECO was produced by the reputable company Super Reptile.