Pinjarra Pets

23/04/2026

Credit to That’s Just Fowl:

Purchasing Fertile Eggs: Evaluating the Pros and Cons

Cons

• Hatch rates are lower than average, potentially resulting in zero healthy chicks. A realistic goal is to obtain 1-2 healthy chicks, considering any additional chicks a bonus.

* Buyers risk hatching all male chicks and should have a plan in place for such an event.

* Eggs may be damaged during transit, including air sac damage, which can lead to non-viable eggs.

* Viable eggs may become non-viable due to rough handling, extreme temperatures, and cabin pressure changes during air transport. Similar risks apply to road transport.

* Australia Post does not provide a fragile postal service, and posted eggs may not be handled with care.

Pros

* Purchasing fertile eggs offers access to a wide range of breeds that may be difficult to obtain otherwise.

* This method poses a lower risk of introducing diseases into your flock.

To manage expectations, it is crucial for buyers to understand the potential risks associated with purchasing fertile eggs. This uncertainty is similar to playing the Pokies, with outcomes ranging from positive to negative.

With this information, you can now make an informed decision as to whether buying fertile eggs is the best option for you.

23/04/2026

Credit to That’s Just Fowl:

Not every “clear egg” is infertile…

One of the biggest misconceptions with hatching eggs is assuming that if nothing develops, the egg must have been infertile. Science actually tells us that’s not always true.

Fertility in an egg starts at a microscopic level, you can’t see it with the naked eye once the egg has been incubated unless development continues.

If a fertile egg begins developing but the embryo stops very early (often within the first few days), it can break down to the point where there are no visible signs left. When you candle it, it looks completely clear… exactly the same as an infertile egg.

That means a “clear” egg after incubation could be:
• Infertile
• Fertile, but lost very early

Candling only shows development, it doesn’t prove whether fertilisation originally occurred.

Even commercial hatcheries can’t perfectly separate early losses from infertility without breaking eggs open, and sometimes not even then.

A failed hatch doesn’t automatically mean the eggs weren’t fertile, it just means development didn’t continue.

Understanding this helps set realistic expectations when incubating and gives a clearer picture of what’s actually happening inside the shell.

16/04/2026

Sexed and vaccinated chicks available 🎉

Hatched early March 🐣
All rehomed

Hatched mid March 🐣
All rehomed

Hatched early April 🐣
4 F green layer Easter Eggers 🪺
All others rehomed

Hatched mid April 🐣
4 F green Easter Eggers 🪺 2 PENDING
All others rehomed

Please PM any enquiries 💌

11/04/2026

Some very good information regarding hatching eggs at this time of year, copied from Chloe's Poultry page.

There is actually a season when it comes to fertile hatching eggs and it’s something many people don’t realise, especially when we’re so used to seeing eggs available year round at the supermarket.

Right now, we are heading into a period where purchasing fertile eggs to hatch at home (either in an incubator or under a broody hen) is not recommended, and that period generally runs through until late winter.

So why is this?

At this time of year, many hens are going through their annual moult. During this process, they stop or significantly slow down laying while their bodies focus on regenerating feathers in preparation for the colder months ahead. Feather production is incredibly demanding, and it takes priority over egg production.

As a result:
• Egg production drops
• Fertility rates decrease
• Egg viability can be lower

Even when a hen does lay, she is diverting much of her energy and nutrients into feather regrowth, rather than into producing a strong, nutrient rich egg suitable for hatching.

Roosters are also affected during this time. They moult as well, and their fertility can decline because reproduction is simply not the body’s priority while they are regenerating. As a result, this time of year naturally comes with lower hatch rates.

That said, we do continue hatching here at home on our farm every week. This allows us to closely monitor fertility as we move toward the new season, and it means we can still offer chicks available weekly, even while egg fertility is at its seasonal low.

Understanding that poultry operate in natural cycles, rather than supermarket supply chains can make a big difference to your hatching success. Timing really is everything when it comes to fertile eggs.

05/04/2026

Check out the colours on these! Sent in by the owner’s who took on some of our green project last year 👌 💚

26/03/2026

Sneak peak of the newest addition to the Pinjarra family 👀

That’s all you get for now 😜

10/03/2026

Dropping some

Check out Pinjarra Pets and Poultry’s video.

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Sneak peak of the new man on the block.

Meet Napoleon, small in stature but with a BIG future ahead of him.

09/03/2026

Fresh chicks available ✨

Sexed and vaccinated week old:
Male and 💕female 💕 green/blue eggers
💕Female💕 silver splash wyandotte
Male lavender mottle Belgian D’Uccles

Sexed and vaccinated two week old:
Male and 💕female 💕porcelain Sussex
Male and 💕female 💕speckled Sussex
Male lavender Sussex
Male coronation Sussex
Male lavender araucana

Vaccinated and sexed five week old:
💕Female 💕 araucana
Male green/blue eggers
Male porcelain Belgian D’Uccles

Pullets:
Speckled Sussex
Araucana
Easter egger
Black laced silver Wyandotte
Blue laced silver Wyandotte
Lavender Belgian D’Uccles
Porcelain Belgian D’Uccles

Located Pinjarra Hills 📍