Fertile eggs:

[MSY]

This seems like an impossible search at this point. I have raised a couple of african grey parrots and would like to do so again. Is there anyone who sells eggs that is not a scammer! Any direction to point me in would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Aquila]

Going to be a debbie downer here.

No reputable breeders will sell eggs. It's a very unsafe practice and although it's commonly done with chickens, they produce eggs so quickly that it's irrelevant if a few are infertile or don't survive shipping. Because most parrots only lay eggs once a year, and lay small amounts of eggs (an average of 3-6 depending on species) with sometimes only one that's fertile.

The other big factor is shipping, even if they're freshly laid, they can break or be damaged through shipping, and also there's a loss of heat and development time, and no guarantee that they're even fertile, or the species that you paid for.

Also relevant information if you plan to get a very young bird.
http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/19049-hazards-buying-unweaned-baby.html

 

[Allee]

I totally agree with Aquila here for all the reasons she stated.

I know some folks are under the impression if you have the chick from the moment it hatches you will have a better companion. There's a wealth of evidence that parent raised chicks or chicks hand fed by reliable breeders until fully weaned will bond just as deeply and often are healthier, more well adjusted and just as easily socialized. There are really no advantages of buying an egg or a very young chick but plenty of disadvantages and the potential for heartbreak.

Best of luck with your quest but please carefully research and reconsider your options. All those scammers out there are just that.

 

[Brittany741]

I agree with the above posters, but of course it depends on why you want fertile eggs. I know a few people who breed birds but also get babies from other breeders to Handfeed and wean to sell. These folks are of course very well-versed in the demands of breeding and raising baby birds. It's their full time job since babies need feedings every few hours round the clock.

 

[Mekaisto]

I will add - the eggs of altricial birds (including parrots) cannot survive the same harsh conditions of shipping as the eggs of precocial birds such as chickens and ducks.

 

[gracebowen]

The only way I can see to justify getting a fertile egg is to get it locally for a hen you already have because it won't stop laying eggs.

One person was desperate enough to try this but. I don't know if it works.

Again only if local egg for a broody hen you already have as a last resort.