buying fertile eggs

[Bookworm chick]

I forgot to mention in my post that they're bantams. I just separated those three broodies to "break them". One of them I think is going to be consistent though. This is the second time broody for her this year. Sigh. Seems it's "catching". I'm sure I'll probably have another broody in a couple of weeks.
I have been checking Craigs List for bantam eggs and also checking those on e-bay. I definitely want to get some fertile eggs now.
I'm assuming that they'll come well-packed. Are they also marked on the outside package "fragile, eggs" or something? This will be a first for me (not using my eggs) and I just want to get a feel for what to expect. Should I alert my post office when I order them? Oh, so many questions. lol

 

[Gypsy07]

Some sellers pack eggs MUCH more carefully than others. Lots of people use the egg polyboxes which are basically just small polystyrene cartons with holes for the eggs to be packed into. They're easy to use but according to most people on here, they don't give as good a result as when eggs are individually bubblewrapped. It's maybe a good idea to ask sellers how they pack their eggs before you buy anything.

Also a very good idea to look on here for sellers local to you. Eggs do much better if they don't go through the post!

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

Here is the Wyandotte breeding stock:

 

[Bookworm chick]

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You have some beautiful chickens!

They're not bantams, are they?

 

[artathart]

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I sent you a PM.....I would like to get payment out in the mail tomorrow for a dozen if possible. Please PM me. Thanks.

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

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You have some beautiful chickens!

They're not bantams, are they?

No, they are standard.