Yes they were shipped but the non hatchery eggs came from NC and the hatchery eggs came from half that distance. I didn’t expect them all to hatch, expect a linear decline. Several weren’t fertile and lots of small eggs of breeds that should lay more large sized eggs.
It’s tough to justify...
bought 20 eggs from a hatchery, 8 are going into lockdown. Had better ratio from a private party. Lesson learned I guess.
Makes these 8 rather expensive
My family and I are looking forward to getting some chickens this spring. I had some when I was young but now finally my family are in a home where we can have a few. My boys are young teenagers but still anxious to get some chickens. Heaven knows we go through a dozen eggs quick. We enjoy...