Buying eggs from abroad

[Chocolate_Chick]

Hi

I'm based in the UK and I'm trying to find some good bantam Silkie and Serama hatching eggs. I have previously brought from UK breeders and while they're good birds I can't seem to find a seller that produces exceptional birds of these breeds, particularly Silkies. I'm looking at international breeders who do have what I'm looking for - mostly on ebay, but also some independent websites. However they don't ship to the UK. Does anyone know of a site or individual breeder where I could possibly find hatching eggs that would ship to the UK?

I'm aware that this will be more expensive and the hatch rate is likely to be very poor due to been knocked about more in international shipping but I want to give it ago.

 

[Perris]

hello @Chocolate_Chick ! welcome to BYC

There are also regulations to navigate; it would save you time and money to familiarize yourself with them first if you haven't already done so.

 

[Perris]

this might help
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/import-hatching-eggs-health-certificate

 

[Kiwibird]

It's going to be harder than usual until after Covid.