Hatching Eggs: Magpie Duck

Discover the charm of the Magpie Duck, a beloved breed renowned for its striking appearance, friendly personality, and remarkable versatility. Whether you're a seasoned poultry enthusiast or a beginner duck owner, the Magpie Duck will capture your heart and enhance your outdoor space. 

Characteristics of Magpie Ducks

• Friendly and Calm: Known for their amiable nature, Magpie Ducks are a joy interacting with. They tend to be gentle and sociable. Therefore making them a fantastic choice for families with children or those seeking feathered companionship.
• Egg-cellent Layers: Beyond their ornamental appeal, Magpie Ducks are reliable egg layers. These ducks typically produce 200-290 large white eggs annually with a delightful flavor perfect for baking or breakfast. You'll enjoy a steady supply of fresh, farm-to-table eggs.
• Distinctive Beauty: The Magpie Duck is renowned for its distinctive black and white plumage, which resembles the markings of the magpie bird. Its elegant coloring makes it a true standout in any flock. It's slender, upright posture adds an air of grace to your garden.
• Eco-Friendly Garden Helper: Magpie Ducks are not only delightful to look at but also excellent foragers. They will happily wander your garden, eating insects, snails, and weeds. Their foraging behavior can help keep your garden pest-free and reduce the need for harmful chemicals.
• Highly Adaptable: Whether you have a spacious rural homestead or a cozy suburban backyard, Magpie Ducks are adaptable to various environments. They are equally content wading in a pond, exploring your garden, or enjoying the company of their flockmates.

Hatching Egg order minimum:

Please note: We have four farm locations that we ship from. There is a six-egg minimum from each farm that you choose to order from.

Shop more Hatching Eggs from the Pond Pals Location. 

Shipping charges:

• 6-12 duck-hatching eggs: $19.99
• 13 or more duck-hatching eggs: Free shipping

Shipping information:

• Eggs are always shipped via USPS Priority Mail
• We ship our hatching eggs Monday through Saturday, depending on when the hens lay. Our website gives a ship week date, which is the Thursday of that week. The date shown is Thursday, so orders can still be placed any day of that week.
• Unfortunately, due to the importing regulations in those states, we cannot ship fertile hatching eggs to Hawaii and US Territories.

Order cancelations:

You may cancel your hatching egg order at least 10 days before your listed ship date. 

Will my eggs arrive intact? 

My Pet Chicken absolutely guarantees that the fertile hatching eggs you order from us will arrive intact and ready for incubation. If any eggs for which you have paid arrive cracked or broken, we will refund or reship them in the case of 50% or more of the eggs being damaged. Please contact us within 48 hours of receiving the damaged eggs to report the issue and provide photos of the damage.

New! Hatch Rate Guarantee 

We want every duck keeper to experience the joys of hatching eggs, but realize that the uncertainty can be a challenge. My Pet Chicken is excited to offer an innovative and unmatched Hatch Rate Guarantee, giving you the confidence to hatch eggs at home! Orders of 12 eggs or less experiencing a 25% or lower hatch rate, qualify for a full complimentary reshipment. To receive your reshipment, contact us within 6 weeks of the ship date. We'll ask a few questions and offer some helpful advice, and place a reshipment order for the next available date of your selected breeds. 

Orders greater than 12 eggs with a hatch rate of 8% or less qualify for 50% off a replacement order.

Can I choose which day my eggs will arrive?  

When you place your order, you can choose your preferred week of shipment. Your order may ship anytime that week, Monday through Saturday, depending on the hens' cooperation. Should there be an issue with your order, we will attempt to contact you.

Will the post office deliver the eggs to my door? 

Shipping labels on our hatching egg boxes indicate that the post office should "CALL ON ARRIVAL." This reduces the handling and extremes of temperature the eggs experience en route to you and can ultimately increase the viability of your eggs. However, this information is often not seen by the carrier, and eggs are delivered to the physical shipping address on the label anyway.

If it is imperative that the eggs not be delivered directly to your shipping address, you can change the ship-to address on your order to the address of your post office of choice, attn: 'your name.' If you choose to do this, make sure to include a valid phone number so the post office can reach you when the box arrives.