Using hatching eggs is one way to grow your backyard poultry flock. Hatching eggs are eggs from poultry that are suitable for incubating or placing under a broody hen. If you hang around chicken people long enough you will hear the term using hatching eggs being tossed around, as they consider which breeds to add to their flock. Increasing the flock can be accomplished a few ways. You can let your broody hen hatch eggs herself, if you have a rooster in your flock to fertilize the eggs. … [Read more...]
Shipping Hatching Eggs (For the First Time)
Shipping hatching eggs is very easy. Follow the steps below for an easy to follow method. Last year we hatched out three batches of chicks and ducks from our flocks, so I know we have a fairly good fertility rate. I don't intend to get into the hatching egg business for a few reasons. One, I don't separate my breeds of chickens so the offspring are mutts. Second, I have enough to do already! But for the person just looking to hatch out some egg layers for their family or chickens … [Read more...]
