California - Northern

[BCollie]

Man, you can find some really good deals on hatching eggs on eBay, even from sellers with fantastic feedback. What is usually the hatch rate of shipped eggs? I read less than 50%, is that true?

 

[ronott1]

Man, you can find some really good deals on hatching eggs on eBay, even from sellers with fantastic feedback. What is usually the hatch rate of shipped eggs? I read less than 50%, is that true?

Some will be 0% and some will be 80%. It is best to not be frustrated with shipped eggs.

Local pickup is always better. There are a lot of locals with amazing breeds on this thread.

Penedesenca
Basque Hens
Cream Legbars
Lots of Orpingtons
Barnies in Cottonwood
Welsummers up by Nevada City

Silkies, AMs.....The list goes on and on.

 

[BCollie]

I know Papa Brooder sells eggs and he lives right by me, but they're just a bit out of my price range. I have my first hatch planned so I won't be needing to buy eggs for another 4 weeks or so, but it's still fun to look and see what's available. I REALLY want to hatch out Polish chicks!

 

[ronott1]

I know Papa Brooder sells eggs and he lives right by me, but they're just a bit out of my price range. I have my first hatch planned so I won't be needing to buy eggs for another 4 weeks or so, but it's still fun to look and see what's available. I REALLY want to hatch out Polish chicks!

The problem with shipped eggs cost is the low hatch rate. With shipping you can spend $50.00 for the eggs and hatch one chick. That is $50.00 for a chick. If you picked up eggs from Papa, you should get 75% to 100% to hatch or closer to whatever the price is for each egg.

Hint: let Jeff know that you want eggs and to keep you in mind for any orders that fall through. I bet he would let you have those eggs at a discount.

 

[casportpony]

No one local with pea eggs.

-Kathy

 

[chiqita]

What are the chances that eggs shipped from Pennsylvania with be viable?

-Kathy

Make sure the bedding is deep and REALLY clean. How fat is the hen? My marans don't do well with shipped eggs.

Man, you can find some really good deals on hatching eggs on eBay, even from sellers with fantastic feedback. What is usually the hatch rate of shipped eggs? I read less than 50%, is that true?

Ebay eggs I would expect an adverage of 30% out of a styrafoam incubator or less. Only buy from people who state packing method and you are reasonably sure the Pictures are theres 90% are not. And i would for sure wash those eggs no telling what unknown hens are gonna pass on. Also my polish shipped is much less then 30%.

 

[casportpony]

What are the chances that eggs shipped from Pennsylvania with be viable?

-Kathy

Make sure the bedding is deep and REALLY clean. How fat is the hen? My marans don't do well with shipped eggs.

Man, you can find some really good deals on hatching eggs on eBay, even from sellers with fantastic feedback. What is usually the hatch rate of shipped eggs? I read less than 50%, is that true?

Ebay eggs I would expect an adverage of 30% out of a styrafoam incubator or less. Only buy from people who state packing method and you are reasonably sure the Pictures are theres 90% are not. And i would for sure wash those eggs no telling what unknown hens are gonna pass on. Also my polish shipped is much less then 30%.

I'm planning on using bantam Cochins in boxes on towels, but open to suggestions. Neither hen is obese, just average, I guess?

-Kathy

 

[SpringPeeper]

I love all the names!


Salad, I haven't heard that one before

I use unactivated, 1/4 teas. to a quart of water. I don't know if it helps, but I've only been treating eggs that I needed to wipe down for some reason. Of course last night I was reading an article about disinfecting all eggs before setting them.


I love mine, I have Jubilee, lavender, crele, black, chocolate and chocolate bantams. They truly are the fuzziest, plumpest chicks.


Rather than a meaning, a ceilidh is an event. It's a party, singing, dancing, joyful and everyone is happy. That just sounded like the way a border collie lives life. Of course there is the Scottish connection, so it seemed appropriate. And my original BC is from a long line of UK imports.

Crele and LF Chocolate? Why hello, my new best friend.

The problem with shipped eggs cost is the low hatch rate. With shipping you can spend $50.00 for the eggs and hatch one chick. That is $50.00 for a chick. If you picked up eggs from Papa, you should get 75% to 100% to hatch or closer to whatever the price is for each egg.

Hint: let Jeff know that you want eggs and to keep you in mind for any orders that fall through. I bet he would let you have those eggs at a discount.

You are making it hard for me to pretend Papa Brooder doesn't exist. If I splurged on that little Brinsea, I could get Cuckoo silkie eggs! And he has Speckled Sussex and Salmon Faverolles hatching eggs, too.

 

[liz9910]

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I spent a fortune on shipped Serama eggs from Washington State and only one hatched and it died..........so horrible. I would avoid it if possible.

 

[chiqita]

Perfect

Crele and LF Chocolate? Why hello, my new best friend. 

You are making it hard for me to pretend Papa Brooder doesn't exist. If I splurged on that little Brinsea, I could get Cuckoo silkie eggs!  And he has Speckled Sussex and Salmon Faverolles hatching eggs, too. 

If you need to sell the chicks after locally Id suggest getting other types of chickens. Your local markets gonna be saturated with his breeds.

I'm planning on using bantam Cochins in boxes on towels, but open to suggestions. Neither hen is obese, just average, I guess?

-Kathy

Ahhhh! The great experiment! Sounds good. My marans are not fat but they break eggs. I would put shavings in the boxes too. And make sure they do not get other hens trying to get in the boxes and you will be peachy.