Go look at HeirloomOrpingtons.com to see Marc's stock. Even if you don't want the English Orp look, putting one in your flock will bring you bigger size and longer skirts, big fluff and lovely little heads with small combs. And huggable...don't forget how huggable English stock are...pardon me, while I go hug my birds.I agree with renee. I have shipped eggs clear to alaska and had good hatches. However i have ordered eggs from one state over and had nothing. Its far more important how fresh they are, how they are packaged and allowing them to rest after arrival. Also, be super super careful about where you're getting eggs. Make sure you are seeing pics of breed stock. I am working on adding new lines to my project and i am quite dishartened that there are so many sellers but so few who are doing anything to increase the quality.