All orders of hatching eggs are pre-orders. You will receive a text or email from us when your order is ready for pick up or is being prepared for shipping. Please choose the appropriate fullfillment during check out.
Minimum purchase of 6 eggs for shipping or local pick up. The maximum order we can ship at a time is 15 eggs (expect no extras) due to the size of our flocks and shipping boxes (every order is double-boxed). If you order more than 15 eggs at once, your order may be split in to two separate shippments that may occur at different dates. We work with small flocks and eggs have to be no older than 72 hours at the time we ship them to you. You can Venmo or Zelle the extra shipping charge we will let you know at the time we ship the rest of your order. To place an order, use the dropdown menu to select the color variety and quantity and add it to the cart. Price is per egg. We are breeders who focus on quality over quantity. We are not a hatchery. Please read and agree with our policies on cancelation and shipping prior to placing your order
Our Hatching Egg Order Policy
When ordering hatching eggs, please factor in the number of eggs that may not develop nor hatch; please be also mindful of the ratio of males vs. females you might get. Due to factors beyond our control (hatching techniques, humidity, weather, altitude changes, conveyor belts, lifts, carrier handling, weather changes, humidity changes, etc…) we cannot be held responsible for eggs that don't develop or poor hatch rates. There are no refunds nor replacement for eggs that don't hatch. Please note that just because an egg does not develop, it does not mean it is infertile. There is only one way to know if an egg is fertile and unfortunately, that means breaking the egg open to look for the white spot, which is the germinal disk. (looks like a donut!!) You will see a yellow hole in the center and there would indicate that the egg is fertile. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE HATCH RATES OUTSIDE OUR FARM. Avoid counting your chicks before they hatch!! We do not offer eggs from any breed that we have not successfully hatched ourselves. We scrutinize the eggs we sell. We only sell and send the freshest eggs collected within a max of 72 hour collection, kept under appropriate temperature and turned frequently throughout the day. The eggs we pack for you will be free of any deformities and defects.
Our Ancona Duck Flock
Ancona ducks are rare heritage breed. We have been raising Anconas since 2018. From my personal experience, I can tell you they are a phenomenal breed. They are suer intelligent and friendly. The layers are prolific and fertile. They typically lay about 280 eggs a year. They are chatty but not loud. They love to forage and mate in the pond. Ancona’s current Livestock conservancy status is “Watch.” You can learn more in depth information about Ancona ducks here https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/ancona-duck/
My entire flock of Anconas consist of all colors, except white and tricolor, though we occasionally still hatch white due to a recessive gene present in the bloodline we have. Other present genes include tricolor and crested. They do pop up once upon a moon. The crested gene is linked to a lethal condition during incubation. I currently keep one crested female duck. She is chocolate and is gorgeous. I do not keep tricolors nor whites. Those are sold early or raised for harvest. I am very proud of my flock of Anconas. My first Anconas hatched from several eggs I purchased from Allison Party (Al Qualquery) back when I first started with Anconas. A year later, I hatched eggs from Mantahala-farm (Nancy). With her line, I hatched a few heavily colored ones versus the lightly colored I got from Al Qualquerys, so there was quite a bit of work and culling I had to do to get what I have today. Ancona ducks are not yet APA recognized. I do support some of the proposed standards that is to steer away from heavily colored patterns. I have layers that put out white, cream, and blue-greenish eggs. Sometimes, I get some that is closer to the teal blue color. Please note, I do not separate my Anconas by color.
From the eggs you get from me, you may hatch chocolate, black, silver, lavender, and blue. Interesting fact about the chocolate is “Chocolate is a sex-linked recessive trait. If a chocolate drake mates with a black duck, all female offspring will be chocolate, while all male offspring will be black. A black drake mated to a chocolate duck produces all black offspring. Only male offspring will carry the sex-linked recessive chocolate gene.” (Holderread 1985, 4). Please note we cannot predict when our hens want to take a break. Just like us, they have good days and bad days as well. If I cannot fill your order due to broodiness, molt, heat, or any other factor that affects laying, I will contact you and cancel your order, issuing a full refund.
One Ancona ducks are a delightful breed known for their unique appearance and friendly disposition. Originating in England, Ancona ducks are distinguished by their distinctive markings, which typically consist of a mixture of white and dark colors. The most common color patterns include black, blue, chocolate, and lilac, each with white splashes that give them a striking and attractive look.
These ducks are medium-sized, with a robust body and a stout neck. They possess a calm and sociable temperament, making them great animals for both small farms and backyard settings. Ancona ducks are known for their foraging abilities and adaptability, thriving when allowed to roam freely in pastures or gardens.
In terms of productivity, Ancona ducks are good layers, producing around 150 to 200 eggs per year. Their eggs are medium to large in size and can come in a variety of colors, ranging from white to blue or green, adding visual interest to any egg collection.
Additionally, Ancona ducks exhibit hardiness and resilience, with a strong immune system making them less susceptible to common poultry diseases. Their unique and charming characteristics, combined with their adaptability and egg-laying capabilities, make Ancona ducks a valuable addition to any homestead focused on sustainable farming practices. We recommend that you verify zoning and other pertinent state requirements as Ancona is a protected species, at least here in Florida. We uphold a Game Farm License issued by FWC which allows us to raise, propagate, and sell Anconas. For most pet owners, all you really need is a pet license from FWC if you live in Florida and you just want them as pets.
Hatch date of 6/1/25. One chocolate male and one lilac female.
Feed Mazuri starter grower floating pebbles till the age of 16 weeks, than switch to layer.