How would I preserve eggs? - Democratic Underground

AllegroRondo

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Wed May-02-07 12:58 PM
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How would I preserve eggs?

Long story, but basically I have a house finch that built a nest in a wreath on my front door. 5 eggs were laid, but only one hatched, probably because of a nasty freeze we had right after they were laid.
After the baby gets old enough to leave, we'd like to preserve the eggs and nest if possible. Any ideas on how to do this?

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XemaSab

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Sun May-06-07 10:06 PM
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1. If you just take the eggs inside they will dry out in a few months

If it's a House Finch, this would be illegal, but if it's a House Sparrow knock yourself out.

Or just don't have anyone from Fish and Game over for dinner. ;)

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AllegroRondo

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Mon May-07-07 08:45 AM
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2. Are house finches endangered?

why the restrictions on their eggs?

The mother laid 5 eggs, but only one hatched. After 4 weeks, its safe to say they wont hatch.

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vireo

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Mon May-07-07 06:14 PM
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3. They are a native species, hence the protected status

Arguably the Eastern population could be considered an introduced species, however.

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XemaSab

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Mon May-07-07 10:13 PM
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4. All native birds are protected

It's sort of stupid, and it's sort of necessary. It's also stupid that it's necessary, ya know? :shrug:

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