RAISING THE HERITAGE BREEDS OF
REGISTERED HIGHLAND CALVES
& BRAHMA CHICKENS!
CREATING RUSTIC ART &
RIVERSIDE HORSEBACK RIDES!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For
Brahma Fertilized Egg Sales
Shipping Hatching Eggs
Hatching Eggs or Fertilized Eggs are shipped in AB Canada only, No US shipping available.
Pre-orders are shipped in the order they are received. Check your junk folder if you have not received your order confirmation/email responses. Orders are not shipped until payment is received.
The ranch is not responsible for delayed packages.
Shipping timelines are not guaranteed & not refundable.
Expect delays.
Eggs are not an insurable product by any carrier. The Customer is responsible to follow their own tracking and egg pick up.
It is out of the ranch control for late parcels or
delays or parcels being left out and/or not picked up in a timely manner.
We ship Canada Post, Xpress-post, this is generally 2-3 business days
depending how far you are from the Ranch.
Remember Delays can occur. The Ranch does not refund late shipping.
Rarely do eggs arrive broken when packed in foam,
keep in mind it is never 100% and is a Customer Purchase Risk.
Once your shipping label has been created & your tracking number emailed to you,
the shipping, address etc. cannot be upgraded or changed in any way.
Orders also cannot be changed or added to at this time.
Hatching Egg Risks
Many breeders refuse to sell hatching eggs due to the variables attached to it & do not want to deal with it. This can make sourcing stock frustrating and limiting. The best way to introduce clean, disease free birds to your farm is through hatching eggs.
Whispering Willows Ranch is offering you the opportunity to obtain beautiful stock, however it is important to understand the full risks set forth regarding your egg purchase.
Hatching eggs are not guaranteed to hatch.
The hatch rate can offer many variables. Each hatch is unique. Some variables are due to travel time and or shipping, some different types of incubators, weather variables, heat or humidity, skills involved with the user & so forth. Fertility & egg production can fluctuate due to weather variables (heat, smoke, drought, cold & rain). This is out of the Ranch's control.
Some eggs may make the journey, while others do not!
Please remember the hatch rate is not guaranteed even in the most ideal circumstances.
Even under special circumstances if you picked the eggs up.
Not every egg may be fertile or start growth even when fertile.
Shipped eggs & picked up eggs have a lower hatch rate than off your own farm &
may potentially drop to around 50% or even less.
Any travelled eggs can have a reduced viability.
Chicks generally hatch out approximately 50% female and 50% male
but there are no guarantees when it comes to hatching.
Eggs cannot be sexed.
It is a good idea to order two to four times the number of hatching eggs,
as the number of hens you plan to have in your flock.
Multiple shipments may be required for a specific desired outcome.
The Ranch assumes that the buyer is aware of all the risks with the shipping of eggs.
Only purchase if you feel comfortable accepting this risk.
Hatching Eggs are a Final Sale.
Preparing for Incubation
Disclaimer:
Any tips or advice on this website for incubation or any other nature, does not guarantee your hatch rate & the Ranch takes no responsibility with any outcomes you may not be satisfied with.
Tips:
It is normal to have some debris on the eggs. Once you receive your eggs you can sanitize your own prior to incubation.
Oxine is recommended to help increase your hatch rate.
It is important to candle them and remove any cracked eggs.
Cracked eggs are non refundable and no credits will be issued.
Check the air sacs.
The hatching eggs require rest in a cool room with the pointy side down for 12-24 hours.
Temperature to incubate poultry is 99.5 F for the first 18 days. Humidity from 35%-45%.
Final 3 days is 99F Humidity is 65%.
Clean & sanitize the incubator prior to your hatching eggs arrival.
Maintaining incubator room temperature between 70-75 F with good ventilation and relatively high humidity will increase your hatch rate.
Turn on your incubator to warm it up three days prior to setting your eggs.
This way you can check for any issues ahead of time.
Watch for fluctuations using a manual thermometer in numerous locations.
Only use clean washed hands no lotions or fragrances.
It takes 21 days to incubate poultry chicks.
Check your eggs with a candler at 5-8 days or later for development.
Remove any eggs that are not developing correctly, are cracked or have become damaged.
On the 18th day raise the humidity.
When hatched transfer to brooder.
Keep the brooder area dry and clean. Ensure the water is cleaned daily and keep a proper height so shavings and feces do not enter. If chicks do not want to drink, dunk their beak into the water to get them going. You can sprinkle feed on a shop towel to start then go to a feeder.
Chicks require heat at least until feathered in at week 6-8.