Ebay egg question...what would you do?

[Wegs813]

I ordered 12 Delaware eggs off of Ebay about 22 days ago. I received 13 in the mail. 13 were placed in the incubator...one was infertile, and there were 2 early quitters. 10 went in to lockdown.
Today the first one hatched. I was under the impression that the chick would be yellow. Am I wrong in my assumption of coloring, or is this not a Delaware?? Maybe this is just a stupid question and if so, I am sorry! I am just really confused!!

 

[Matt A NC]

A delaware should hatch out yellow. You either got ripped off or they made a mistake and sent you the wrong eggs.

Once the hatch is complete I would first email the seller, being nice, and ask if a mistake was made. Be sure to send pictures.

Matt

 

[Wegs813]

Thank you! I was pretty sure that the chicks should be yellow. I am waiting for the others to hatch to see what color they are.
I did send the seller a message after the first one hatched asking her if she was sure that they were white Delawares because it hatched out with dark colors. She sent a message back stating that they were indeed white Delawares. I don't want to say anything bad just in case the seller is a member here, but based on the email she sent me I'm not sure that she is really familiar with chickens.

 

[debilorrah]

Yep I think you either got ripped off or they made a mistake. I would contact the seller.

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&...re+chicks&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I've only hatched a few Delawares here and they hatched yellow. Delaware or not, that's a decent hatch rate for shipped eggs. I hope the rest hatch *Delaware* yellow. Maybe the seller included an 'extra' egg that wasn't Delaware?

Lisa

 

[kathyinmo]

I've hatched LOTS and LOTS of Delawares. They are yellow. Maybe the seller made a boo boo, or sent you a surprise egg. I'm with Lisa ... that is a GREAT rate 10 into lockdown! WOW! Good luck!

 

[Wegs813]

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It is an awesome rate, considering I live in Minnesota and the eggs were shipped when it was cold here!! I am just hoping there are a couple of Delawares in the bunch!

 

[Rainwolf]

I've had issues before where the ebay seller said one thing and I got another...

In my case it did not matter to much... I ordered Black Stars (sex-linked) what I got was eggs from her black star hens... her roo was a Black Jersey Giant... and it took me about 6 emails to get that info....

If your looking to get show/breeding birds then I'd look for a breeder specifically and ask if they sell on ebay, if so what their name is.

eBay can be a great deal or a raw deal... so just ask questions before buying if you need specific things.

 

[Wegs813]

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I did ask questions...and one of my specific questions was if it was pure Delaware and if only the roo Delawares had access to the hens. I was assured that it would be pure!

 

[mitch324]

I would contact the seller and ask for a refund. If you paid with papal you have 45 days from the date of the transaction to report a problem. I would only do this if the seller is not working with you.