Henergy Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Both my two girls are laying but the problem is we don't know which is which. We thought we had it sussed based on who was in the nest box at the time but then now we are not so sure. Basically we have a colombian blacktail and a Bovans Nera. Both types of egg are similar size, one is a pale brown and the other is a darker shade of brown with speckles. Is there any way to tell, or is it something I should accept to not really knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 My Bovan Nera laid today and her egg was darkish brown with speckles!! if that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 My rhode island blacktail ( columbian blacktail by another name I think) lays the speckely eggs, just to add to the confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Henergy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 We think we might of sussed it out - its likely that the Bovans is laying the paler eggand the blacktail is laying the darker egg ! (we think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Put a bit of food colouring on one of their vents, then you'll know for certain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
