Frequently Asked Questions - Rooster Cat Hatchery

Yes, we can split hatching dozens for you. We can add any breed to your dozen of half dozen.

We can ship just a half dozen, please just reach out.

No, our shipping boxes and materials can only safely fit 24 eggs per shipment. If you order more than 24 hatching eggs, you will need to pay for additional shipping.

No, we only ship within the United States.

We ship on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not ship live chicks when weather conditions could delay the shipment. Once your order is placed, we will provide a shipping receipt. You can track your order using the tracking number provided in the shipping receipt.

Due to biosecurity regulations, we cannot allow tours of our property. Diseases can be carried on the bottoms of shoes and can contaminate our flock. However, our coops and barns are within view range, so you can see their living quarters as they free-range daily. We do our best to keep any visitors picking up chicks from walking around to ensure the safety of our flock.

We ship orders on a first-come, first-served basis. For live chicks, we also watch the weather closely and only ship when conditions are safe, so your birds have the smoothest trip possible. Once your order is on the move, we’ll send your tracking information.

Yes, Rooster Cat Hatchery is NPIP certified. That means we follow important poultry health standards and biosecurity practices, so you can feel good about the birds and eggs you bring home.

Because hatching eggs and live chicks are perishable, we do not accept returns once an order has shipped.

We focus on intentional breeding, not just quantity. Our goal is to offer strong, healthy birds with superior genetics and beautiful, consistent egg colors, so you get poultry you can truly be proud of.