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Old 04-16-2011, 12:17 AM   #6
jsschrei
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Originally Posted by crackerhead View Post
Given that aspiration only works for a couple of days after she starts to lay, I think you did the right thing. And nicely done as well!
Can you still feel more eggs? If so, can you gently massage them closer to the vent? Don't wait too long to aspirate them if that is the route you are choosing. Once they solidify that option is gone. Make sure she isn't dehydrated because that can stall the progression of eggs being laid. If she doesn't have water in her lay box offer her some.
Good Luck.

Terri
Thanks Terri. She did have a bowl of fresh water just outside of her laybox the whole time. I also gave her a warm bath before trying the aspiration. So if she has not been drinking, she may have in the bath, or at least absormed some cloacally (sp?).

I did feel 1-2 more in her. And she was very distended near the cloaca even after passing the first aspirated egg. So we did choose to aspirate the remainder (next post) since hardening of the eggs was a risk.