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This is my first time selling hatching eggs to be shipped but, I have ordered many eggs and know how to pack them safely for shipment. I will mark boxes "fragile" and "live embryos" but, please let me know if you would like anything else included.
Eggs are $10 for 6+ and $15 shipping.
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