Terms and Conditions

ORDERING. Orders may be placed right here through the shopping cart function on this website.

HATCHING EGGS: We sell our eggs in groups of 6. 

MINIMUM ORDER. The minimum order is six (6) Hatching Eggs. If you would like to make a custom hatching egg order of different rare breeds, please send us a message, we will be happy to put your custom order together for you. 

We do include 1 free extra egg in every 6 pack order. The free extra eggs will be eggs from breeds included already in your order. If you are purchasing an assortment then the free extras will be selected by the farm staff. The eggs will have a pen letter written on the shell to indicate which breed and or pen the hatching egg originated.

We mail hatching eggs UPS on week days only. This gives the fastest best shipping scenario, and gives UPS the best opportunity to deliver your eggs quickly. 

SHIPPING POLICY: Please note that the estimated delivery date on your tracking number is just that—an estimate. While we do our best to carefully package and ship your order on time, we cannot guarantee exact arrival times once the package is in the hands of the carrier. For that reason, we do not offer refunds on shipping costs if your package arrives later than expected.

We do not receive postage refunds from UPS, so we kindly ask for your understanding on this.

Our $25 flat shipping fee covers both shipping and handling for up to 18 hatching eggs per box. If you’re ordering more than 18 eggs, please place a second order, so we can ship your eggs safely in separate, properly cushioned boxes.

We pack every order with care to give your eggs the best chance at a safe journey and successful hatch! DO NOT ORDER HATCHING EGGS IF YOU CANNOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY. 

TIMING OF SHIPMENT: At Paragon Hatchery, we work with rare and specialty chicken breeds, and as a small, family-run micro-hatchery, we do everything we can to give accurate shipping estimates. However, when you're working with just a few hens of each breed—some of which lay seasonally or sporadically—timing can be unpredictable.

Egg availability depends on many natural factors: weather, molting, broody behavior, and even just a hen deciding she needs a break. Because of this, there may be a wait of several weeks or even months for certain rare breeds.

We are not a large-scale commercial hatchery—we raise and collect from a small number of carefully selected birds. So if your order takes a little longer to ship, please know it’s because we’re committed to sending you the healthiest, freshest, most fertile eggs possible.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work with nature's schedule, not a factory's timeline. Your dream flock is worth the wait! DO NOT ORDER HATCHING EGGS IF YOU CANNOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY. 

Day Old Chick Purchase: All of our day-old chicks are sold as straight run, which means you will receive a mix of males and females, as determined naturally. We do not vent sex chicks, and we cannot guarantee the number or ratio of roosters to hens in your order.

By purchasing straight run chicks, you understand that your order may include all males, all females, or a combination of both. We are unable to offer refunds or replacements based on the gender of the chicks received.

The only exception to this policy is with auto-sexing breeds—such as 55 Flowery Hen, Bielefelder, and Cream Legbar—where chicks can be visually sexed at hatch due to their markings. DO NOT ORDER CHICKS IF YOU CANNOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY. 

Because of the time and care that goes into preparing hatching egg orders—and the nature of working with live animals—all cancellations must be made before you receive a shipping notice or UPS tracking number in order to be eligible for a partial refund.

Please note: ALL canceled orders are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. This helps cover the non-refundable processing fees we incur from payment providers for both the original transaction and the refund.

We understand that things come up, but packing and reserving fertile eggs is a time-sensitive and costly process. When an order is canceled, it often means those eggs go to waste and can’t be resold in time.

Please do not place an order for hatching eggs unless you are fully committed to the process and agree to this policy. We're a small, family-run hatchery doing our best to serve every customer fairly, and we appreciate your understanding. DO NOT ORDER HATCHING EGGS IF YOU CANNOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY. 

NPIP: Your copy of the NPIP VS form 9-3 will be included in the hatching egg box for your records if requested on your order form.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE HATCH RATE OF THE EGGS YOU WILL RECEIVE! Your results will be anywhere from 0% - 100%. You are purchasing eggs not chicks! Do not purchase eggs if you are not comfortable with this risk. 

As a reminder, we cannot control: shipping conditions, conditions under which you incubate your eggs, abrupt and unpredicted changes in mating and egg laying, as well as knowing if a particular egg was fertilized at the time of lay.

FEEDBACK: Your much appreciated feedback should be based on the egg purchase communication and packaging of hatching eggs. 

BY PURCHASING OUR HATCHING EGGS, YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR HATCHING EGG POLICY.

SHIPPING EGGS CAN BE RISKY, NONE OR FEW MAY ONLY HATCH PLEASE DO NOT ORDER IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE RISK. NO REFUNDS or REPLACEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN

Our hatching eggs are meticulously checked for quality and freshness, with each egg meeting NPIP standards to guarantee your satisfaction. Whether you're a seasoned poultry enthusiast or a newcomer to the hobby, these Olive Egger eggs offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to raise your own chickens and enjoy the benefits of fresh, home-hatched eggs.

We appreciate your understanding and support of our small family hatchery!