Fertile Parrot Eggs for Sale in Europe: 2026 Hatching Guide
Buying fertile parrot eggs for sale lets breeders and serious hobbyists raise a bird from day one — but success depends on fresh, correctly handled eggs and the right incubation. This guide covers what to check before buying, incubation temperature and humidity, candling, and the legal side across the EU. Browse our fertile parrot eggs and incubators.
What to check before you buy hatching eggs
Fertility falls fast with age and rough transport, so buy from a breeder who collects, candles and ships quickly with proper cushioning. Ask the laid date, the parent species and pairing, and whether eggs were candled for early development. Be realistic: even excellent eggs never guarantee 100% hatch rates because shipping vibration affects viability.
Incubation basics by species
| Species | Incubation (days) | Temp | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Grey | ~28 | 37.5°C | ~50–55% |
| Macaw | ~26–28 | 37.5°C | ~50% |
| Cockatoo | ~24–28 | 37.3°C | ~50–55% |
| Amazon | ~26–28 | 37.5°C | ~50% |
Guide values — follow your incubator manufacturer's recommendations and adjust by candling and weight loss.
Candling and turning
Candle eggs around day 7–10 to look for a spider-web of veins and a small dark embryo. Turn eggs automatically or by hand an odd number of times per day until lockdown (the final days), when turning stops and humidity is raised for hatching. Keep a clean incubator and wash hands before handling to reduce bacterial loss.
Legal note: CITES & eggs
Eggs of CITES-listed species are themselves regulated. Trading or moving them across borders can require the same CITES/EU Article 10 documentation as live birds. Buy only from breeders have correct paperwork — see our shipping & documentation page.
Fertility guarantee, legal proof & buyer protection
Our fertile parrot eggs are collected from proven captive pairs, candled for viability before dispatch, and packed in temperature-stable, shock-protected transport — with a clear policy on viability on arrival.
Parent stock is documented under CITES / EU Article 10 where the species requires it (Annex A included), and we provide species, pairing and collection-date details so your incubation records are accurate from day one.
Pairs are vet-monitored and screened for PBFD, Polyomavirus, Psittacosis and PDD so eggs come from healthy, disease-screened breeding birds.
Orders are confirmed with a small deposit; we never request full payment via gift card, crypto or a personal account, and we are transparent that no seller can guarantee a 100% hatch rate — anyone who does is a red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really ship fertile parrot eggs?
Yes, with fast, cushioned shipping, though transport vibration always lowers hatch rates compared with fresh on-site eggs.
What incubator temperature do parrot eggs need?
Most parrot eggs incubate around 37.3–37.5°C with roughly 50% humidity, raised at hatching.
How long do parrot eggs take to hatch?
Typically 24–28 days depending on species.
Are fertile parrot eggs legal to buy in the EU?
Eggs of protected species need CITES/Article 10 documentation, just like live birds.
Do I need a special incubator?
A forced-air incubator with stable temperature, humidity control and automatic turning gives the best results.
From the Parrot FarmHouse community
Erik (Oslo): "Eggs arrived well-packed with the laid date. Three of four candled fertile — happy with that."
Lena (Hamburg): "The humidity table matched my incubator manual. Cleared up my lockdown confusion."
Paolo (Milan): "Appreciated the honesty about hatch rates — realistic expectations from the start."