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White Leghorn — Hatching Eggs

White Leghorn — Hatching Eggs

NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770

  • 280–320 Eggs/Year
  • Large White Eggs
  • 16–18 Weeks to Lay
$7.99
$7.99
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  • Minimum 6 eggs per shipped order. Mix any breeds.
  • Shipping: $19.99 for 6–23 eggs · FREE on 24+ eggs
  • Free local pickup in Preston, MD

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Large white eggs from champion laying lines—prolific producers.

  • Extra-large white eggs
  • Superior production genetics
  • From active, heat-tolerant stock

White Leghorns are among the most productive layers you can hatch, with hens laying about 280–320 large white eggs a year. They're active, alert and heat-tolerant, and they start laying early, at about 16–18 weeks.

Common questions about White Leghorn hatching eggs

What will White Leghorn chicks grow into?
White Leghorn hens lay large white eggs, about 280–320 a year. Expect birds that are active, alert, and independent; not typically lap chickens.

Can I choose hens or roosters?
No. Hatching eggs can't be sexed, so expect a natural mix of males and females.

What incubator settings should I use?
Hold 99.5°F and 45–55% humidity, and candle at days 7 and 14. At day 18, stop turning (lockdown) and raise humidity to 65–70%. Chicks usually hatch around day 21.

Should I let shipped eggs rest before incubating?
Yes. Let them rest at least 12 hours at room temperature so the air cells can settle after shipping.

Are hatch rates guaranteed?
We guarantee your eggs arrive unbroken. Please report any breakage when they arrive. Hatch rates can't be guaranteed because shipping, incubator accuracy and incubation practices all affect results.

When do hatching eggs ship?
Every Tuesday by USPS Priority Mail (usually 2–3 days). You choose your ship week on this page or in your cart, and free local pickup is also available.

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Chick care overview

Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.

Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.

Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.

Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.

Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.

For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.

Shipping

Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.

We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.

Day-old chicks ship by USPS Priority Mail with live-animal handling, the same day they hatch. Most orders reach your local post office in 1–2 days; some rural areas take up to 3. Started pullets ship by USPS Priority Mail Express, as USPS requires for older birds.

LIVE CHICK SHIPPING

USPS Priority Mail:
6–25 chicks — $34.95
26–50 chicks — $49.95
51–100 chicks — $59.95

Optional Priority Mail Express at checkout: $69.95 for 6–14 chicks, $74.95 for 15–25, $79.95 for 26–50, $99.95 for 51–100.

Shipping farther than a day's drive from Maryland, such as south of the Carolinas or west of Ohio? We recommend Priority Mail Express. Express chicks are loaded first and usually arrive sooner, but USPS does not guarantee delivery times for live animals.

Ordering more than 100 chicks? Call us at (410) 635-1970.

Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds

Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order

Live Arrival Guarantee

We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.

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Hi. Thanks so so much.
Your staff where very accommodating and nice respectful and understanding when we spoke on the phone.
Evan though we had a bumpy beginning ,you guys made everything work out.
Just for some advise and thought
When shipping 12 egg carton its best to cut the carton in half wrap each egg in tissue than bubble wrap each carton separately. Best to put it in a smaller box so not to have much movement in it.
We got the second time only 1 egg cracked. But the rest where perfect.
Now its a wait and see.
Thanks tons !!
Really appreciate it.
Rivka schwartz