Hatching Eggs at Forget-Me-Not Quail Farm
Whether you’re building your first covey or adding fresh genetics to an existing one, our hatching eggs give you a strong, healthy start. These eggs come straight from our select breeding pens, chosen for vigor, productivity, and temperament. If it’s not a bird I’d hatch from myself, its egg doesn’t make the cut.
2025 Pricing
- All hatching eggs: $1 each
- Minimum order: 12 eggs
- Available by appointment only
We do not sell hatching eggs through our farm stand—those are collected from our grow-out pens, washed, and refrigerated. If you’re looking for fertile hatching eggs, you’ll need to schedule a pickup so we can provide fresh, unwashed eggs collected from breeder pens the same day.
What You’ll Get
During the spring rush (March through June), we only offer mixed line hatching eggs to keep things flowing smoothly. This means your dozen may include any combination of our color lines, including some fun recessive genes. You won’t be able to choose specific lines until later in the season, but every egg comes from quality birds with strong genetics.
Once things slow down a bit, you can request hatching eggs from specific lines based on availability. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request. Our 2025 lines include:
- Mixed Jumbos – A colorful mix that all meet or exceed the Jumbo weight standard
- Andalusian – Unique gray coloring; offspring will be ~50% Andalusian, 50% base color
- Pansy Pearl Fee – Homozygous and breed true
- Calico Fee – Homozygous and breed true
- Black – Breed true
- Mixed Celadon – Various colors, all homozygous for the blue-egg Celadon gene
Pickup Details
All hatching eggs are:
- Collected the same day as your appointment
- Unwashed and stored unchilled until pickup
- Available by appointment only
Pickups are at the farm (Bridgton/Fryeburg line), but I can also meet in Bridgton, Fryeburg, Sebago, Windham, or nearby towns if that’s easier for you. Just let me know when you reach out.
Policies & What to Expect
- Hatching eggs are a final sale—no refunds or replacements on eggs that don’t hatch
- Hatch success depends on many factors: incubator settings, handling, humidity, temperature swings, turning, and more
- I provide fresh, fertile eggs from proven breeders, but what happens after pickup is out of my hands
Want extra support with incubation? Check out all of our posts under Incubating Quail Eggs for tips on choosing the right incubator, dialing in your setup, and troubleshooting tricky hatches.
A Care Sheet + Brooder Guide is included with every order to help you get started strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pick my color line?
Not from March through June. During those months, all hatching eggs are sold as mixed line only. After June, you’re welcome to request eggs from specific lines.
How long can I store hatching eggs before setting them?
If picked up locally, you should set them within 10 days—the sooner, the better. Store them pointy-end down at around 50–60°F and turn them gently once or twice a day if holding for more than a day or two.
What’s the hatch rate?
That depends on your setup. We routinely hatch 80–90% here on the farm, but shipped or mishandled eggs (or poor incubator performance) can tank hatch rates. I don’t guarantee a number, but I’ll give you good eggs and honest advice.
Can I mix color lines in one order?
Yes! All spring orders are already mixed, and summer orders can include multiple lines if you’d like a diverse hatch.
Ready to Start Your Covey?
Reach out to reserve your hatching eggs or ask questions. I’m happy to talk you through the best timing, pickup options, or help you figure out whether chicks, started birds, or eggs are right for you this season.
Contact me here to schedule your order.