One Dozen Shetland Hen Chicken Hatching Eggs

A Rare Scottish Breed – Friendly, Hardy, and Stunning Blue-Green Egg Layers

Shetland Hens, hailing from the remote Shetland Isles of Scotland, are a rare and active breed known for their beautiful pale tinted to blue or green eggs. These small yet hardy birds thrive in a variety of climates and make wonderful backyard companions due to their friendly and inquisitive nature.

Breed Characteristics

Country of Origin: Scotland – A landrace breed from the rugged Shetland Isles.
Size: Hens ~4-5 lbs, Roosters ~5-6.5 lbs – Compact yet robust.
Egg Production: 180-200 medium-sized blue, green, or pale-tinted eggs per year.
Personality: Active, social, and enjoys human interaction—a great choice for hands-on chicken keepers.
Broodiness: Occasionally broody, offering the potential for natural chick rearing.
Climate Adaptability: Thrives in cold and moderate climates, making them a resilient addition to any flock.

What You’ll Receive

Your hatching eggs come directly from our carefully selected breeding flock, ensuring strong genetics and a beautiful variety of chick colors and patterns. Photos reflect our actual birds, giving you a glimpse of what you may hatch!

Ordering & Shipping Details

Choose Your Shipping Week – We ship Monday to Wednesday to ensure freshness.
Expertly Packed for Safe Arrival – Each egg is wrapped in soft tissue, placed in a secure carton, and cushioned with biodegradable packing materials, OR packed with a foam egg shipper and double boxed.
Tracked & Insured Shipping – Sent via USPS Priority or Express for security and freshness. A $15 shipping surcharge applies due to USPS policy updates.
Please leave a note at checkout if you need your package held at the post office for pick up.

Our Commitment to Quality

Extra Eggs When Available – We include bonus eggs when possible!
NPIP-Certified & A/I Clean – Our flock meets National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) standards under participant #31-1508 (Tina Hines).
Virtual & Local Engagement – While we do not offer public farm visits, we share flock updates through photos, video calls, and designated off-site pick-ups for local buyers.

Support for Hatchers

New to hatching? We’re here to help! We provide educational resources and guidance to ensure a successful hatching experience, whether you're a seasoned breeder or incubating eggs for the first time.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that while Cluck It All Farms takes every precaution to ensure the highest quality of our hatching eggs, several factors can impact the hatch rate and development of embryos. These include incubation practices, handling during shipment, and the environment in which eggs are incubated. While our eggs have a 90% hatch rate under controlled farm conditions, variations can occur during transit such as detached air cells, which may affect the hatchability. We are committed to transparency and quality but cannot guarantee specific outcomes once eggs leave our farm. For best results, we recommend following our detailed hatching guide and contacting us for any queries or support needed throughout your hatching journey.

By purchasing our hatching eggs or chicks you agree to our Hatching Eggs and Chicks Terms of Service Policy.