Akers Farm
Chocolate laced English Orpington Hatching Eggs NPIP AI clean
Chocolate laced English Orpington Hatching Eggs NPIP AI clean
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January 2026 – Orders of up to 6 eggs are now available. Hens are laying regularly and fertility has been verified.
Chocolate Laced Orpington
The Chocolate Laced Orpington is a rare, non-standard Orpington variety characterized by a soft cream to light buff ground color, with each feather neatly outlined in rich chocolate-brown lacing. This distinctive pattern highlights the bird’s rounded form while maintaining the smooth, flowing appearance typical of the Orpington breed.
Birds exhibit the classic Orpington type: a large, deep, and broad body with abundant, soft feathering and a low, well-balanced carriage. Due to the naturally plush feather texture of Orpingtons, lacing appears refined and gently blended rather than sharply etched.
Chocolate Laced Orpingtons are valued not only for their unique coloration but also for their calm, friendly, and docile temperament. Hens are reliable layers of large brown eggs and are well suited to both warm and cooler climates.
As a non-recognized variety, this coloration is bred with emphasis on overall type, uniform ground color, and consistent chocolate lacing rather than strict exhibition standards. You may also hatch solid chocolate birds in addition to chocolate laced.
You are purchasing hatching eggs. We do not currently offer live chicks or adult birds; we only offer hatching eggs. Please understand that we collect our eggs freshly. Our farm will take up to 5–6 total orders for a breed at any given time.
We are an NPIP & AI certified farm located in North Florida. We test fertility monthly and generally keep one rooster per ten hens to ensure fertility. We ship eggs regularly to ensure they move quickly and arrive as fresh as possible.
We package eggs with extreme care. Each egg is individually bubble wrapped, placed into a carton, the carton is bubble wrapped again, then packed into a smaller inner box buffered with shredded paper. That inner box is placed inside a larger outer box with additional packing material. This double-boxed system gives your eggs the best possible chance of arriving safely.
Important Hatching Egg Disclaimer:
We do not guarantee a hatch rate. This is standard in the hatching egg community due to the many variables outside our control, including postal handling, incubation methods, and temperature fluctuations. However, your eggs will leave our farm fresh, fertile, and packaged with extreme care.
Please make sure to be prepared prior to incubating your eggs using good hatching practices. You can find our hatching guide here.
https://akersfarm.com/pages/hatching-guide
I cannot replace eggs due to a bad hatch. Once they have left my hands, it is impossible for me to control all variables. If you need assistance with your hatch, please feel free to contact me.
No refunds. No exceptions. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept the risks associated with shipped hatching eggs.
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Hatching eggs
Hatching eggs
Hatching eggs are collected freshly 2-4x a day. We only offer hatching eggs if we are able to collect your eggs within 5 total days. Typically, we can collect your order in as little as 1-2 days. However, we may have multiple orders when you place your order, so please check the processing times on each breeds description. We typically pull the inventory on a specific breed if the wait will be longer than a month. If you need a better estimate please contact us directly.
Shipping
Shipping
Hatching eggs are shipped individually wrapped in bubble wrap. Each egg is placed into an egg carton, which is also bubble wrapped. This box is filled with shredded paper for buffer. The box is then placed into a second, larger box and buffered. This allows the best hatch rate.
Plants are shipped Monday-Wednesday only. They are packaged in rolled cardboard and poly fill to avoid breakage.
Care information
Care information
Hatching eggs should be treated as described in our hatching guide.
Plants should be kept in their pots and allowed 1-2 weeks to acclimate to your home prior to repotting.
We are here to help!
Hatching eggs can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it’s important to have the right information to ensure success. Our Hatching Guide is packed with tips and step-by-step instructions to help you create the perfect environment for your eggs. Whether you’re hatching chickens, ducks, geese, or turkeys, our guide covers everything from temperature and humidity to troubleshooting common challenges. Before you start, take a moment to check it out and set yourself up for a successful hatch!