Look what I got in the mail today! I had no idea they could be so dark. I have had Welsummers, but my eggs weren't this dark. Those eggs are all speckled in different ways too. From the peppered look, to the mottled look. I have the breeders name on there..was showing it off on my state thread..but had to share, and, ask a question here. I remember reading somewhere, that Welsummers could be sexed at hatching. Now I'm reading that the V mark isn't that reliable anymore? And also have read that the Welsummer cockeral will get the comb in quicker than most breeds. I would love it if the V shape mark was still a good indication for a girl. Wouldn't that be easy..or is it...still?
I'm glad you are happy with your eggs and that they all arrived in one piece. Also, thanks for the free publicity. We can use all that we can get. I try to ship the speckled eggs since that's what everyone seems to like most. But they also lay a dark, solid egg with little to no speckles. Good luck with your hatch.