Unfertilized Canary Eggs: What to Do?

What should be done with unfertilized canary eggs?

What is the normal incubation period for canary eggs?

Answer:

For unfertilized canary eggs, leave them in the nest for about 14 days which is the normal incubation period. After this period, if the eggs have not hatched, they can be carefully removed.

When dealing with unfertilized canary eggs, it is usually best to leave them in the nest for about 14 days. This incubation period is similar to what fertilized eggs would require to hatch. Canary hens tend to lay a few eggs before settling down to incubate them, so leaving the unfertilized eggs in the nest initially is not harmful.

After the 14-day period, if the eggs have not hatched, it is safe to assume they are unfertilized and can be taken out of the nest. When removing the eggs, it is important to handle them carefully to avoid causing stress to the canary. Properly dispose of the eggs by wrapping them in tissue or paper towel and placing them in the trash.

Alternatively, you may opt to replace the real eggs with fake ones. Fake eggs can deceive the hen into thinking she is still laying, preventing her from producing more unfertilized eggs. This strategy can be beneficial if you want to control the number of eggs your canary lays.