What do people use to mark the order which the eggs are laid? Is a normal HB pencil safe to use on the eggs?

when i mark the duck eggs i just use a pencil ! to be exact a 6B pencil.

i guess it is okay... no dead ducks... :glare: dont know if same applies for budgies.

a water based pen is what i've hear as the safe thing to use. I'll be off looking for one of them later I want to mark my next clutch ;D (when ever that will be)

What's a water based pen? Are they special or just the kind of pen you'd find lying around the house?

You could use a non-toxic kids' marker?

What's a water based pen? Are they special or just the kind of pen you'd find lying around the house?

 

go to a good shop and check the labels very few are water based they work better than pencils

Thanks guys!

You could use a non-toxic kids' marker?

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That's what I would have thought a water based pen would be. But I'ld still check hte label beofre use.

But I'ld still check hte label beofre use.

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Nerwen, having trouble with the keyboard?

But I'ld still check hte label beofre use.

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Nerwen, having trouble with the keyboard? :ausb:

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I'd be afraid to use a pencil, lead is nasty, oh but dont they have safe pencils now??? okay ignore my post, i have no idea