{"title":"Poultry Shop","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"croad-langshan-hatching-eggs","title":"CROAD LANGSHAN HATCHING EGGS","description":"\u003cp\u003e🥚 \u003cspan\u003eEgg colors are naturally starting to fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease brace yourself for this seasonal reality. The “ink jets” are beginning to run low after these girls have been laying steadily since the end of January. But don’t panic—the magic is still in the genetics, not just the shell you receive today.🥚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cspan\u003eSpeckles and blooms ebb and flow throughout the season. \u003c\/span\u003eThey are typically heavier in cooler weather and tend to wane as temperatures rise. That doesn’t mean they are gone. Those traits are still hidden in the genetics and can absolutely reappear in future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOU ARE PURCHASING 1 DOZEN OF HATCHING EGGS price does not include shipping .🥚 I try to include eggs that have a bloom on them or at least as many as I can. But with the later season that’s not always possible since the bloom are naturally starting to fade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will be notified by text message or phone call a week prior to my intent to ship your hatching eggs to make sure you are in a position to receive them. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate: If you make a purchase anytime after the month of March : I am currently out as far as July\/August for shipping hatching egg orders. So you likely won’t be getting your order anytime before August. This breed doesn’t always cooperate when it comes to laying eggs after the daylight savings time changes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI ship by USPS and UPS and it really all depends on where you are located that determines which shipping service I  use. I can tell you this:  due to horrible shipping and handling issues in the past it’s hard to say which one is better because they both have left me down. That includes both as a buyer and as a seller. If you leave me your phone number I’ll reach out to you a week before I intend to ship to make sure you are able receive them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that when working with chickens and other live animals, I cannot always predict production levels.\u003cstrong\u003e I do not maintain a waitlist—if you haven’t placed a preorder, you will not be considered for first-come, first-serve availability.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOnce your order is placed, that will reserve your spot in line. Orders are sent out depending upon when payment is received and availability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangshan hatching eggs are sold on a limited basis\u003c\/strong\u003e..  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho wants to add these gorgeous rare egg colors to their basket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at GNC we carry blue, black and splash Langshans. These Croad Langshans have been raised to the UK Standard. Our hens produce large light brown eggs that occasionally have a beautiful pink, lavender or plum bloom over them. They sometimes are even covered with plum speckles.Technically there is no such thing as a pink egg , they are tan . \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThese eggs hold their unique color but the bloom often fades over the course of a couple days. We will mark the eggs with a heart if it had a bloom over it when it was collected. And we will mark it with a star if it has a bloom and speckles . Not all eggs will have a bloom over them. We collect the most brilliant blooms in the spring\/early summer months. We notice less blooms appearing as the season goes on. We still collect eggs with blooms throughout the year but not as often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e We will include as many eggs as we can that have a bloom when sending out hatching egg orders. Not all orders will include eggs with blooms. It all depends on Mother Nature at the time we collect your eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Our Croad Langshan bloodline is directly from Judy Gaines in Ohio. They are very rare and hardy birds with such amazing temperments. The roosters are gentle giants and the hens are very sweet.  Our Croad Langhans can withstand harsh cold and hot temperatures. The hens lay 140-150 eggs per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fertility is checked often and is excellent here at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders can be placed directly through our website. Payments are required in full at the time of purchase. Once your order is placed, that will reserve your spot in line. Orders are sent out depending upon when payment is received and availability. Please check with us on your estimated shipping date prior to placing your order. That way you have a rough idea when you can expect your chicks or hatching eggs to arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg color genetics are complex. While heavy blooms can be selectively bred for, some offspring will NOT inherit a heavy bloom and will lay a plain brown egg. Some offspring will have a heavy bloom but the egg will look heavy bloom cream or pastel peach colored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"\u003eHEAVY BLOOMS FADE AS THE SEASON PROGRESSES. Pink eggs are a novelty that generally does not last all year long. When a pullet first comes into lay, her bloom is often very heavy and eggs can appear a stunning shade of light ballerina pink. As she continues laying over several months, the bloom may be deposited more thinly, giving her eggs a dusty pink, mauve or even a non-pink appearance. It is important that hatching egg buyers alike know that in most hens, heavy blooms will wane as the season progresses. If you purchase hatching eggs the resulting offspring should lay a bloom since I only hatch chicks from bloomed eggs. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on Facebook to stay connected and receive updated posts. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHATCHING EGGS ARE A GAMBLE. We, nor any other breeder can guarantee results.\u003c\/strong\u003e We DO guarantee that eggs are collected fresh, and we test our own fertility weekly. The same eggs you receive are the same eggs that I hatch myself. Once the eggs leave my hands they are out of my control. We DO NOT offer refunds \/ returns under any circumstances. Shipping can be hard on eggs, they can be delayed in transport, roughly handled, or worse. As a breeder and egg shipper of 5 + years I have witnessed some ridiculous things with the postal service , both as a seller and as a buyer. Although the vast majority of the time they do a good job. Your eggs are automatically insured for $100. If the eggs arrived damaged, or delayed YOU can file a claim online at USPS.com. I highly recommend you message me upon purchase and send me your phone number so that the eggs can be held at the post office instead of being shoved in a carrier car and jostled around for half the day. If you do not message me or put a note to seller upon purchase they will be delivered to your home. Each egg is inspected for cracks \/ defects prior to packaging. I do not ship dirty eggs. each egg is individually bubble wrapped, placed in a carton pointy side down, bubble wrapped again and placed IN FOAM and into a box to prevent being knocked around. I package extremely well and put fragile stickers and live embryo stickers all over the shipping box. Depending on the number of egg orders I have (sometimes I get 5 orders in the same day) and the rate at which my birds are laying it’s possible that there may be a delay in your order. I work through my egg orders as quickly as I can. If you need your eggs by a certain date you need to message me so I can make sure that I can accommodate you. I want you to have the best hatch possible! Every egg order comes with a hatching guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre data-hook=\"description\" class=\"skK8UF\"\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Guernsey Nurse Creamery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376783151358,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3213\/3374\/files\/IMG-2966.jpg?v=1748727441"},{"product_id":"croad-langshan-chicks","title":"CROAD LANGSHAN CHICKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Local Pickup ( I won’t be Shipping For 2026) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Croad Langshan chicks hatch in blue, black, and splash! We love our beautiful Langshan’s and they are a customer Favorite ❤️ These rare heritage birds are raised to UK Standard specifications and known for their excellent temperament—roosters are gentle giants, and hens are remarkably sweet-natured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hens produce large light brown eggs, some adorned with a distinctive pink, lavender, or plum bloom, sometimes featuring delicate plum speckles. While the unique underlying color remains, the special bloom typically fades within days. We mark bloom-covered eggs with a heart symbol and collect the most vibrant specimens during spring and early summer, though they appear less frequently as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bloodline comes directly from Judy Gaines in Ohio and I‘ve also added lines from Spectrum Poultry , just to learn  her birds also came from the same place ! Lol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy birds thrive in both harsh cold and hot temperatures. Fertility is regularly monitored and consistently excellent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Ordering Information:**\u003cbr\u003e-  6 chick minimum for pickup orders (mix and match with our other breeds)\u003cbr\u003e- 8 chick minimum for shipping orders\u003cbr\u003e- Shipping cost: $85.00 flat rate\u003cbr\u003e- All chicks sold as straight run (unsexed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring transit, chicks are carefully packaged with nest pads to prevent sliding, heat packs for warmth, and Gro Gel for immediate nutrition and hydration. Neon stickers alert USPS handlers that they're delivering precious cargo to their new homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFYI: I do offer vaccination upon request — simply leave a note in the notes section at checkout and I’ll take care of it for you. 😊Please note that chicks are not automatically vaccinated unless requested.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThanks so much!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guernsey Nurse Creamery","offers":[{"title":"With Marek’s Vaccine","offer_id":47863507779838,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Marek’s Vaccine","offer_id":47863509942526,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3213\/3374\/files\/IMG-7538.jpg?v=1748727407"},{"product_id":"black-copper-marans","title":"BLACK COPPER MARANS HATCHING EGGS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPDATE 1\/12\/2026 The BCM’s I have orders out to June\/July 2026 right now scheduled for shipping . So if you are reading this you likely won’t get your hatching eggs shipped before the month of August. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOU ARE PURCHASING 1 DOZEN OF HATCHING EGGS price does not include shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorders for 2026 shipping will open on December 1st, 2025. Orders will begin shipping in April or May of 2026. Please note that when working with chickens and other live animals, I cannot always predict production levels. I do not maintain a waitlist—if you haven’t placed a preorder, you will not be considered for first-come, first-serve availability.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOnce your order is placed, that will reserve your spot in line. Orders are sent out depending upon when payment is received and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBCM hatching eggs are sold on a limited basis\u003c\/strong\u003e..  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho wants to add these gorgeous rare egg colors to their basket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at GNC we carry BLACK COPPER MARANS. Our hens produce large dark brown eggs that occasionally have a, lavender , plum bloom over them. And some even have a heavy Cocoa colored layer ! They sometimes are even covered with black speckles. Not all eggs will have a bloom over them. We collect the darkest spring\/early summer months. We notice less blooms appearing as the season goes on. We still collect eggs with blooms throughout the year but not as often. We will include as many eggs as we can that are dark or have a unique bloom or color when sending out hatching egg orders. Not all orders will include eggs with blooms. It all depends on Mother Nature at the time we collect your eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Our BCM bloodline is directly from Greenfire Farm in Florida. They sell one chick with a price tag of $69.00 !! They are very rare and hardy birds with such amazing temperaments. The roosters are gentle giants and the hens are as sweet as can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have chased the rainbow when it comes to the darkest BCM eggs! I have also spent thousands in doing so Lol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey all lay darker in the early laying season and get lighter as the season progresses. I’ve purchased from top well known breeders who claim they have the darkest , just to be sadly disappointed . Greenfire Farm and Clutch of Color seem to have the most consistent shades throughout the year. 😃 I have recently added a Burberry breeding Rooster to my one breeding pen so we will see how he does 😊🤎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI DO NOT CLAIM TO HAVE THE DARKEST EGGS in this breed and anyone who does be cautious. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fertility is checked often and is excellent here at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders can be placed directly through our website. Payments are required in full at the time of purchase. Once your order is placed, that will reserve your spot in line. Orders are sent out depending upon when payment is received and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATCHING EGGS ARE A GAMBLE. We, nor any other breeder can guarantee results. We DO guarantee that eggs are collected fresh, and we test our own fertility weekly. The same eggs you receive are the same eggs that I hatch myself. Once the eggs leave my hands they are out of my control. We DO NOT offer refunds \/ returns under any circumstances. Shipping can be hard on eggs, they can be delayed in transport, roughly handled, or worse. As a breeder and egg shipper of 5 + years I have witnessed some ridiculous things with the postal service , both as a seller and as a buyer. Although the vast majority of the time they do a good job. Your eggs are automatically insured for $100. If the eggs arrived damaged, or delayed YOU can file a claim online at USPS.com. I highly recommend you message me upon purchase and send me your phone number so that the eggs can be held at the post office instead of being shoved in a carrier car and jostled around for half the day. If you do not message me or put a note to seller upon purchase they will be delivered to your home. Each egg is inspected for cracks \/ defects prior to packaging. I do not ship dirty eggs, they are placed IN FOAM egg shippers and into a box to prevent being knocked around. I package extremely well and put fragile stickers and live embryo stickers all over the shipping box. Depending on the number of egg orders I have (sometimes I get 5 orders in the same day) and the rate at which my birds are laying it’s possible that there may be a delay in your order. I work through my egg orders as quickly as I can. If you need your eggs by a certain date you need to message me so I can make sure that I can accommodate you. I want you to have the best hatch possible! Every egg order comes with a hatching guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow us on Facebook to stay connected and receive updated posts. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guernsey Nurse Creamery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502541394174,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3213\/3374\/files\/IMG-7533.jpg?v=1748727045"},{"product_id":"black-copper-marans-chicks","title":"BLACK COPPER MARANS CHICKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the price for 1 chick. I only sell straight run chicks I do not squeeze chicks to ascertain their sex. When I started with this breed I paid $69 a chick from GFF located in Florida and they too only sell straight run chicks. I have since added their (2023 Import Egg Champion Line) to my flock. In which they sell for $24\/egg or $79\/chick . \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI've heard them referred to as \"the most expensive chicken eggs in the world\" and until recently they have been fairly hard to come by. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are said to be prized by French chefs and are slightly harder to hatch than other breeds. Many people are only familiar with the name Marans because James Bond was said to only eat the speckled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeggs from Marans hens in From Russia With Love. While I can't comment on Mr Bonds particular idiosyncrasies, I  have Marans and I have to tell you, not all those other rumors are true! Here's the big bad secret no one wants to tell you....They taste the same as any other farm fresh egg. OMG I admitted it! lol I can't even count how many people have told me \"I've heard Marans eggs are the best tasting eggs in the world\" Now, that's just silly! I mean, compared to store bought eggs then yeah...sure, Marans eggs are better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you compare them to my other free range chickens though, you can't tell the difference. On second thought.....we should probably just keep that last one between us. Especially if Mr Bond asks! However some French chefs are reputed to ONLY cook with Marans eggs, claiming they are superior in taste and quality—— They actually might be onto something because according to the French Ministry of Agriculture, Marans eggshells have smaller pores than the shells of other breeds and thicker shells and inner membranes, making them far less likely to contain salmonella and allowing the Marans eggs to stay fresher longer. So it’s really up to you to decide if they are in fact the best!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This thicker outer layer can make hatching Marans eggs a bit challenging, with a lower success rate than other breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUN FACTS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1) Marans eggs change colors. When a Marans pullet starts laying she will lay very dark brown eggs. As the laying season progresses her eggs get lighter. After a molt or seasonal break, her eggs start out dark brown again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe will repeat this cycle throughout her lifetime however they will lighten up a bit after the first year or two. They'll still follow the pattern of darker in the spring and lighter by fall though they'll never ágain get as dark as that first year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The color can be wiped off of a Marans egg. Isn't that odd? If you try to clean a Marans egg and wipe too hard, the color will come right off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) The color is on the egg shell, it is not the color of the egg shell. It's a wet mucous like coating which dries quickly after the egg is laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Some eggs are speckled, some are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Pearl of all Chickens! And ohhhh so chocolatey! This breed originated in France and is named after the historic port town of Marans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, even a singular bird is called a \u003cstrong\u003eMarans (with an s)\u003c\/strong\u003e Here at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GNC our BCM flock is a purebred line of birds with no hatchery bloodlines. Our flock is of the best bloodlines and I’ve been working with this breed since 2015.  BCM chicks hatch black with white bellies and mixed black and white faces, lightly feathered shanks and toes. We are constantly working to further improve our BCM flock. We breed for temperament and overall health as number 1 priority, egg color as number 2 priority, and breed SOP (Standard of Perfection) as number 3 priority. Breeding for dark egg color alone can result in birds that lack appropriate temperament or display disqualifying physical features. We strive to breed to the French standard AND consistently desirable egg color. Eggs can be solid dark chocolate brown, dark reddish brown or any of the above with speckles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Roosters come from dark egg genes. The chicks you will receive are from our carefully selected established layers of high quality BCM eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can not guarantee you will get all dark egg layers or all hens. The reality is that only the first few eggs laid in the season will (or CAN be) a darker brown color. With each egg they lay, the color will lighten up a bit.  At the end of their laying season, they can be a lot lighter. And then the cycle will start all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have to admit, I chased the rainbow for the darkest eggs out there. I spent a lot on hatching eggs and chicks when I first got started with this breed. They don’t all hatch and they are not all hens.  I’ve purchased from GFF, Sage Acres and many other top breeders to only be left disappointed. Truth is in the beginning Learning this reality of their egg color was not what I wanted to hear. If you do have hens that regularly lay the darkest eggs (the ones we are all wanting), they will also be the hens that lay the fewest eggs. This is because the eggs get lighter (as described above) with each egg laid. \u003cstrong\u003eThe more eggs laid, the lighter they will be\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fewer eggs laid, the darker they may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust remember, if a gypsy shows up on your street selling Black Copper Marans, touting they have the darkest , or misspelling the name Marans by dropping the “S” and an over abundance of dark chocolate colored eggs – beware! You’ve been warned. 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The tracking information you see is the same information we see. Because of this, we also do not make carrier recommendations anymore, as shipping outcomes can vary greatly and many customers unfortunately expect us to control circumstances we simply cannot control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast year, UPS performed exceptionally well for many customers. This year, however, packages seem to be handled much more aggressively overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shipping method comes with its own pros and cons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ \u003cspan\u003eUPS 2nd Day Air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackages are generally handled more directly by people instead of automated conveyor systems, which can reduce physical impact. 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As a breeder and egg shipper of 5 + years I have witnessed some ridiculous things with the postal service , both as a seller and as a buyer. Although the vast majority of the time they do a good job. Your eggs are automatically insured for $100. If the eggs arrived damaged, or delayed YOU can file a claim online at USPS.com. I highly recommend you message me upon purchase and send me your phone number so that the eggs can be held at the post office instead of being shoved in a carrier car and jostled around for half the day. If you do not message me or put a note to seller upon purchase they will be delivered to your home. Each egg is inspected for cracks \/ defects prior to packaging. I do not ship dirty eggs. each egg is individually bubble wrapped, placed in a carton pointy side down, bubble wrapped again and placed IN FOAM and into a box to prevent being knocked around. I package extremely well and put fragile stickers and live embryo stickers all over the shipping box. 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