Who has purchased eggs from ebay ? and what was your hatch rate ?

[GeorgRodway]

Thanks guys this is my first hatch so a BT bummed about it

 

[starlingdaly]

Aww, I'm so sorry.
Try locally sourced eggs next time if you can. They are much more likely to hatch with no problems if they don't have to go through the postal system.

 

[GeorgRodway]

I've ordered eggs from my local hatchery. For half the price, and I can view the parents. Plus it's only 15 minutes down the road. This way If it goes wrong i can narrow its down to two things and Can cut out the postal service it's either my incubator or the hatchery

 

[starlingdaly]

That sounds perfect!
Good luck with the new batch! Definitely have a look at the parents! I wish I could've done that with my Australorp babies as they all developed underbites or scissor beaks and most died.

 

[GeorgRodway]

That sounds perfect!
Good luck with the new batch! Definitely have a look at the parents! I wish I could've done that with my Australorp babies as they all developed underbites or scissor beaks and most died.

I'm so annoyed all eggs have died except 2. Shoud I buy from the hatchery early as I don't believe these eggs will survive

 

[starlingdaly]

How many days left until they were supposed to hatch?

 

[starlingdaly]

It would probably be okay even if your remaining eggs do hatch while incubating new eggs.
I am doing my first staggered hatch right now and have found that I can mist the hatching eggs when I turn the incubating eggs.
Someone who has more experience with doing staggered hatches might offer more advice.
I do think it would be fine, though.
Especially with the chance of the remaining eggs not hatching.

 

[GeorgRodway]

They have 6 days left to lockdown and well I do t know if the other two are going to live

 

[Ms Steak]

I bought 6 polish frizzle eggs, and only 3 started developing. I will check to morrow, day 7, if any of those have quit. I really hope I get at least 2 out of them.

On the plus side, on day 12, 5 out of 6 silkies are doing well still, and 4 out of 6 marans are still going. I hope I have some hens!

 

[GeorgRodway]

I bought 6 polish frizzle eggs, and only 3 started developing. I will check to morrow, day 7, if any of those have quit. I really hope I get at least 2 out of them. 

On the plus side, on day 12,  5 out of 6 silkies are doing well still, and 4 out of 6 marans are still going. I hope I have some hens!

I'm happy you have had soe luck with ebay eggs as I feel I've I want to give up