Lucky Dip Fertile Eggs - Half Dozen (6)

Delivery only — no collection. Fertile eggs are sent within Australia by Express Post.

A surprise selection of 6 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.

Meet the possible breeds

Each 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.

Light Sussex

A 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.

• Laying ability: Around 200–250 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general Sussex guide.
• Temperament: Generally calm, curious and people-oriented; individual birds vary.
• Egg colour: Tan to light brown; shades vary between hens.
• Weight and size: Large, heavy breed. Adult hens around 3.2 kg and roosters around 4.1 kg.

Read the Light Sussex breed guide.

Coronation Sussex

Coronation 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.

• Laying ability: General Sussex guide: around 200–250 eggs per hen in a productive year; not a separately measured Coronation figure.
• Temperament: Generally calm and curious, following the broader Sussex breed tendency.
• Egg colour: Tinted, tan or light brown; individual shell shades vary.
• Weight and size: Large, heavy Sussex variety. Adult hens around 3.2 kg and roosters around 4.1 kg.

Read the Coronation Sussex breed guide.

Barnevelder

Richly 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.

• Laying ability: Around 175–200 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general breed guide.
• Temperament: Generally placid and quiet, with an interest in foraging.
• Egg colour: Traditionally brown speckled shells. 
• Weight and size: Medium-heavy breed. Adult hens around 2.3–2.7 kg; roosters around 3.2–3.8 kg.

Read the Barnevelder breed guide.

Our shared Barnevelder pen

Blue and gold laced Barnevelders share one pen. A particular chick colour or colour ratio is not guaranteed.

Photos 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.

Quantity and ordering

You will receive 6 hatching eggs. This listing is for incubation eggs; it does not include chicks or an incubator. Egg size and shell shade naturally vary.

Looking for a different quantity? See the full-dozen (12) listing.

Dispatch and delivery

Australian 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.
Dispatch is on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Preorders are normally dispatched within 1–2 weeks; we will contact you if there is a delay.

Check current availability. Fertile eggs are available for delivery within Australia only.

Before you order

Read our fertile egg policy and delivery and collection policy. Egg handling, transport and incubation affect hatch results. No particular hatch rate is guaranteed.

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