{"product_id":"lucky-dip-fertile-eggs-full-dozen-12","title":"Lucky Dip Fertile Eggs - Full Dozen (12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery only — no collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile eggs are sent within Australia by Express Post.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA surprise selection of 12 fertile eggs from our own breeding pens in Brisbane. We choose from Light Sussex, Coronation Sussex and Barnevelder in any ratio. Your selection may contain one breed or several; every breed and equal numbers are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the possible breeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach breed has its own look, character and laying habits. These facts describe general adult breed tendencies, rather than a promised assortment or your eventual hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Sussex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic farmyard bird with white feathers, dark markings and a curious character. Light Sussex offer a combination of traditional looks, useful egg production and a substantial build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying ability: Around 200–250 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general Sussex guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Generally calm, curious and people-oriented; individual birds vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg colour: Tan to light brown; shades vary between hens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and size: Large, heavy breed. Adult hens around 3.2 kg and roosters around 4.1 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/light-sussex-breed\"\u003eRead the Light Sussex breed guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoronation Sussex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoronation Sussex bring a softer colour contrast to the traditional Sussex shape. White plumage and lavender markings make them a distinctive addition for keepers who enjoy a substantial heritage bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying ability: General Sussex guide: around 200–250 eggs per hen in a productive year; not a separately measured Coronation figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Generally calm and curious, following the broader Sussex breed tendency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg colour: Tinted, tan or light brown; individual shell shades vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and size: Large, heavy Sussex variety. Adult hens around 3.2 kg and roosters around 4.1 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coronation-sussex-breed\"\u003eRead the Coronation Sussex breed guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarnevelder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly patterned feathers and a generally placid nature give Barnevelders plenty of appeal. Our blue and gold laced birds share one breeding pen, so their fertile eggs are offered together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying ability: Around 175–200 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general breed guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Generally placid and quiet, with an interest in foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg colour: Traditionally brown speckled shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and size: Medium-heavy breed. Adult hens around 2.3–2.7 kg; roosters around 3.2–3.8 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/barnevelder-breed\"\u003eRead the Barnevelder breed guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur shared Barnevelder pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and gold laced Barnevelders share one pen. A particular chick colour or colour ratio is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos show examples from our flock. Shell shades, breed ratios and quantity in the photographs are not a promised assortment. Choose an individual breed listing if you need a particular breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity and ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 12 hatching eggs. This listing is for incubation eggs; it does not include chicks or an incubator. Egg size and shell shade naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a different quantity? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-dip-fertile-eggs-half-dozen-6\"\u003ehalf-dozen (6) listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDispatch and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian delivery is by Australia Post Express Post only. Postage and protective packing are $35 per parcel containing up to 12 eggs: 1–12 eggs $35; 13–24 eggs $70 etc. Half-dozen packs can share a parcel where the total is no more than 12 eggs. Eggs travel separately from supplies and may arrive at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatch is on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Preorders are normally dispatched within 1–2 weeks; we will contact you if there is a delay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/available-now\"\u003eCheck current availability\u003c\/a\u003e. Fertile eggs are available for delivery within Australia only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fertile-egg-information\"\u003efertile egg policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-collection\"\u003edelivery and collection policy\u003c\/a\u003e. Egg handling, transport and incubation affect hatch results. No particular hatch rate is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Charli\u003c\/a\u003e for help with availability or delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003eprivacy policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chuckles Chickens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597823181165,"sku":"CC-EGG-LUCKY-12","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/6065\/1885\/files\/chuckles-flock-eggs.jpg?v=1790848534","url":"https:\/\/chuckleschickens.com\/products\/lucky-dip-fertile-eggs-full-dozen-12","provider":"Chuckles Chickens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}