Fertile* Eggs
Last updated: 30th January 2015.
Please Note: It is VITAL that eggs posted or collected are given a 24 hour rest period before setting. This means keep them somewhere cool (not the fridge) and do not touch them. You can tilt their carton on something (eg another carton) and switch which side is elevated...but keep the angle small and be very gentle! This ensures the contents of the egg is given time to settle before it begins to develop. This rest period can make as much as 75% difference to hatch rates to posted eggs!
Postage and Collection
Postage costs are:
-Regular post to all of NSW / ACT, Melbourne, Brisbane $13 dozen, $18 for 18-24 eggs (express can be requested instead)
-All other states or buyers who prefer express post cost is $20 dozen, $25 18-24 eggs.
Collection is available most days from Frogmore NSW. We occasionally travel to Young, Yass, Cowra, Crookwell, Goulburn, Harden or Canberra.
Postage costs are:
-Regular post to all of NSW / ACT, Melbourne, Brisbane $13 dozen, $18 for 18-24 eggs (express can be requested instead)
-All other states or buyers who prefer express post cost is $20 dozen, $25 18-24 eggs.
Collection is available most days from Frogmore NSW. We occasionally travel to Young, Yass, Cowra, Crookwell, Goulburn, Harden or Canberra.
My promise to you
Eggs shall be checked carefully for cracks, weaknesses, faulty air sacs, odd shapes/sizes or any other faults that may effect hatch rates.
My birds are fed a balanced diet with all care taken to ensure nutritional needs are met for optimum fertility and vigor.
I do not sell dirty eggs and I do not wash eggs, eggs are laid clean and sold clean.
Eggs will be stored for no longer than 5 days for posting and 7 days for pick-up. If eggs are dated will be dated correctly (I usually forget to date though...or I don't know what day it is haha).
All fertile eggs are stored in a designated location to avoid heat, cold and damp. They are turned at least twice daily.
While I take every precaution to ensure eggs are in the best condition possible when purchased, I cannot make any guarantees once they leave my care. This in particular applies to eggs being posted, as parcels WILL be dropped, thrown, kicked, stomped on, heated, cooled etc...which is why I prefer pick-up or livestock courier. Posted eggs often suffer 50% or higher loss in hatch rates. I sell eggs only for convenience of the buyer - I would MUCH rather you can and picked up live birds, so I take on hatch rate risks.
If there are any issues with your eggs, contact me and we can discuss remedies.
*Please note that while I use the term "fertile" I can never guarantee 100% fertility or hatch. Pens from which I sell eggs for hatching are regularly tested for both fertility and vigor. If a test results unsatisfactory rates no more eggs will be offered until results have improved.
Eggs shall be checked carefully for cracks, weaknesses, faulty air sacs, odd shapes/sizes or any other faults that may effect hatch rates.
My birds are fed a balanced diet with all care taken to ensure nutritional needs are met for optimum fertility and vigor.
I do not sell dirty eggs and I do not wash eggs, eggs are laid clean and sold clean.
Eggs will be stored for no longer than 5 days for posting and 7 days for pick-up. If eggs are dated will be dated correctly (I usually forget to date though...or I don't know what day it is haha).
All fertile eggs are stored in a designated location to avoid heat, cold and damp. They are turned at least twice daily.
While I take every precaution to ensure eggs are in the best condition possible when purchased, I cannot make any guarantees once they leave my care. This in particular applies to eggs being posted, as parcels WILL be dropped, thrown, kicked, stomped on, heated, cooled etc...which is why I prefer pick-up or livestock courier. Posted eggs often suffer 50% or higher loss in hatch rates. I sell eggs only for convenience of the buyer - I would MUCH rather you can and picked up live birds, so I take on hatch rate risks.
If there are any issues with your eggs, contact me and we can discuss remedies.
*Please note that while I use the term "fertile" I can never guarantee 100% fertility or hatch. Pens from which I sell eggs for hatching are regularly tested for both fertility and vigor. If a test results unsatisfactory rates no more eggs will be offered until results have improved.