👀RARE BREED 6 FERTILE “SULTAN” small poultry Hatching Eggs Tested ——Previous generation both Cockerel and Hen were 1st prize winners🥇…. (No shows for several years because of the Bird Flu…sadly)…..see photos….. PLEASE NOTE: UK POSTING ONLY  Please check for availability.....🤞🏻

This is a fantastic opportunity for chicken enthusiasts to get their hands on 6 rare breed, fertile, hatching eggs, the breed originates from Istanbul in Turkey. These eggs have been tested for fertility and are ready to be placed in an incubator to hatch. Please wait one day for them to settle by keeping them at room temperature pointy side down for 24 hours before incubating.

They are a real treat to see their 5 toed, feathered feet and legs along with their quirky crests strutting their stuff across the lawn. They are very friendly natured birds and I have heard of some being pets indoors!!….not for me but they are indeed enjoyable feathered creatures. Most adorable methinks!!❤️

I post within three days of collecting. An”S” for Sultan and the laying dates are marked in pencil on each egg.

I am Defra registered.

Sultans are an extremely endangered species according to Livestock Conservancy.

RESEARCH and HISTORY NOTES

SULTAN CHICKEN

The Sultan was originally developed as an ornamental breed for the Sultan of Constantinople (now Istanbul) and was introduced to the UK in 1854 by Miss Elizabeth Watts of Hampstead, London. All of the Sultans in the UK are descended from this original flock as there was only one more hen imported from Turkey.

The Sultan chicken originated in southeastern Europe the 14th century Ottoman Empire but were bred in Turkey under the name Serai Täook, translated “Sultan’s Fowl” or “Fowl of the Sultan.” (Serai means “Sultan’s palace” and Täook means “fowl.”) Legend has it that Sultan chickens were used as living ornaments in the gardens of Sultans.

The Sultan chicken has been a rare breed since its arrival in England in 1854. Elizabeth Watts of Hampstead, England, and the editor of the London-based Poultry Chronicle received the fowls from a friend who was living in Constantinople. She wrote that the birds arrived in dreadful condition – dirty and mud-stained with feathers matted together. It was months later, once the birds had a chance to molt their ruined feathers, before she could see they were pure white. The original importation documentation notes that the birds did less damage to grass runs than would be expected of Cochin or Brahma – their runs remained green.

The first Sultan chickens came to America in 1867. A woman in New York sent them to author and poultry expert Geroge O. Brown, who wrote that the chickens were the tamest and most contented birds he ever owned. He noted that they were fonder of grains and insects than vegetables, and that they “almost constantly” sang that contented chicken song.

White Sultans were included in the first American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection (then called the Standard of Excellence) in 1874. They almost went extinct in the 1930s and remain rare today.

The Sultan is unique in that it has more distinguishing features than any other breed: a V-shaped comb, crest, beard, muffs, large nostrils, white or pale flesh colored beak, reddish-bay eyes, wings carried low, vulture hocks, feathered shanks and toes, and five toes on each foot. The wings are held drooped in a way that obscures the thighs and upper hocks. Sultans are pure white in color and have slate blue shanks and toes. They tend to stand somewhat erect. Males weigh 6 lbs. and females weigh 4 lbs.

Sultan chickens lay 50+ small white eggs a year, are non-sitters, and once had a reputation of being a good table fowl – the breast being large and the flesh being delicate and white. Early breeders made outcrosses to Polish chickens to add new blood. The breed has only one recognized color – White. Blue and Black Sultans are likely due to crosses made with Polish chickens.

Sultan chickens are wonderful pets and yard ornaments.

They do well in confinement, and with cool water and shade they do better in warm climates. They are also often bullied by more assertive breeds, so should be kept with breeds of similar temperament. They like people and like to be held, and roosters are not usually aggressive. They are chatty but not loud. They are delicate foragers and prefer grain and insects to vegetation.

Sultans have a great deal of decorative plumage, including large, puffy crests, beards, long tails, and profuse foot feathering. Their small, V-shaped combs are almost entirely hidden under feathering. Sultans are also one of a minority of breeds to have five toes on each foot. With males weighing approximately 2.7 kilos (6 pounds) and hens 2 kilos (4 pounds), they are the smallest of the large breeds of chickens. They also have a bantam version.

NB:

RELIABLE FERTILITY. WE HATCH OUT ALL OUR OWN EGGS SO WE KNOW THEY ARE FERTILE BUT PLEASE Bear IN MIND THAT EGGS SENT THROUGH THE POST WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FERTILITY. (I have incubated 12 eggs and they were all fertile.)

I use and recommend Brinsea Maxi II Eco (30 hens eggs). Even when you are incubating 6 eggs it gives plenty of room for the newly hatched to stay together waiting for all to hatch. I have had more success with this model than any other.

Hatching Eggs Are Very Sensitive to disturbance. I cushion eggs with tissue paper within the poly box and send they double boxed for the best possible journey. This still does not prevent Courier damage in some cases. Though I have found only one broken egg during last two years.

So if you want EGGS "Through Postal System" then Hatching will be your own risk.

Collection in person can be arranged and is preferable to ensure the best hatch rate.

All eggs posted will be under 5 days old. The laying dates will be on each egg in pencil.

Eggs will be posted on a one day delivery In a polystyrene egg box, double boxed.

I have a limited supply of eggs so they can be ordered by arrangement to suit.

HATCHING INSTRUCTIONS:

These are very special Highly Rare Breed Eggs which need special Treatment

1. Temperature 37.5 From Start To End.

2. Humidity 50 From Start To End.

3. Better To Have Auto Egg Turning Incubator For Great Result.

4. Incubator Should Must Not Be Off Accidently Even For One Hour.

5. Water Level Should Be According To Instructions of Manufacturar of Incubator.

6. After Chicks Hatch Help Each Chick To Drink Three Sips Of Water Before You Put Them In Brooder.

7. Please Feed chicks with Chick Crumbs for the First 6 To 8 Weeks.

 

WARNING: I cannot guarantee fertility after the eggs have been through the postal system but I have had good feedback with good hatch rates. I strongly recommend to collect eggs in person so the hatching rate will be very high.

Normally Hatching rate of Posted Eggs are about 70% and if you collect in person it’s over 90%. (Thats only my previous experience and not guarantee ). If eggs do get broken in the post, or 3 or more do not hatch, I need to see photographic evidence that the eggs have been sent by me with their pencil marks in tact. Please get in touch for special day deliveries in advance so that I can accommodate your request IF POSSIBLE.

 

NB: RELIABLE FERTILITY. WE HATCH OUT ALL OUR OWN EGGS SO WE KNOW THEY ARE FERTILE BUT PLEASE Bear IN MIND THAT EGGS SENT THROUGH THE POST WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FERTILITY. …..IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY TO TAKE THIS RISK, PLEASE DO NOT BUY.

 

Once carefully unwrapped please make sure you rest them pointed end down for 24 hours before you incubate or place under broody hen. If you are not used to hatching chicks, please do your research regarding temperatures chicks will need after hatching.

 

YOU ARE WELCOME to pick up your eggs in person from FERNDOWN, DORSET if preferred.

 

EGGS WILL BE SEND ON A ONE DAY DELIVERY…..there may extra charge for postage to Islands and Highlands. Postage is to Uk only.

 

THE BIRDS IN THE PHOTOS ARE OUR OWN BIRDS, FED QUALITY FEED AND ALL UNRELATED TO THE MALES. OUR POSTAGE CHARGE INCLUDES THE POLYSTYRENE BOXES, PARCEL TAPE, FRAGILE TAPE.