[Nhcoll-l] Antw: Mould on bird eggs

[Joachim Händel]

Hi Vanessa,
I think the suggestions you have made are sufficient for the time being.
Please brush off the eggs under a fume hood.
Any use of chemical agents (chlorine cleaner) will damage the objects.

Pay attention to the microclimate in the cabinets. It is best to leave a gap of a few mm to the wall and floor (cabinets with feet) so that the air can circulate and prevent moisture spots.

It is important to monitor the climate in the collection, including in the cabinets and drawers. A temperature and humidity logger in the room with wireless sensors in some cabinets is ideal for this.

Good luck
Joachim


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>>> Vanessa Pitusi <vanessa.pitusi at uit.no> schrieb am 19.02.2025 um 09:37:
Hi,

I have found mould on some of the dry bird eggs that we have in our collection.

Is it enough to brush off the mould, change out the cotton that they rest on, and dry them out, or should they be treated in some way?

They will be moved into a new collection room after removing the mould.

All the best,

Vanessa 

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