Each quantity ordered is for 1 egg. Your order of fresh chicken hatching egg(s) is fullfilled based on eggs our hens gift us within 24 hours of pick up. We raise several breeds that gift blue and green eggs so you are sure to get a great variety of feather colors and breeds the more eggs you purchase.
Nature is impossible to predict. Professional incubators typically yeild a 95% hatch rate, 80% hatch rate for small auto turning incubators when eggs are left alone, and about a 50% hatch rate if using a broody hen, opening the incubator for candling, or manually turning the eggs. Of the hatched chicks, plan for 50% to be roosters. There are no guarantees, but with this sample estimate, the average home hatch is 8 chicks. Of these chicks, nature averages 50% males and 50% females. Thus, 4 roosters is the average but could be higher or lower.
(+$10) Rehome up Rooster once Identified: We understand that most people are not able to determine the difference between male and females as chicks. Thus, we do not place a time limit on the length of time it takes you to identify you have a rooster. Most signs are apparent around 5-6 weeks of age. However, you are welcome to keep until the boys start crowing.
No Rehoming Needed: This option means you are making the commitment that you will provide ethical care and responsibility for the lives of all the chicks that hatch. If you later decide a rooster needs a home, you may enroll him/ them in our Pet Rooster Gentlema's Club at the normal intake fee providing we are not at intake capacity, they are 3+ months old, in perfect health, and meet friendliness requirements.
Fertile Green/Blue Hatching Egg
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