Your Questions, Answered

  • Humble Hatchery is located in the Houston, Texas area.

  • At this time, Humble Hatchery specializes exclusively in Puerto Rican Kikiriki chickens.

  • Kikirikis are one of the smallest chicken breeds in the world and have a rich Puerto Rican heritage. Their tiny size, unique genetics, and fascinating history inspired me to dedicate my breeding program to preserving and sharing this remarkable breed.

  • Please visit the Hatching Eggs page for my current NPIP status and any updates regarding testing and certifications.

  • At this time, I primarily offer hatching eggs. Occasionally, started birds or breeding stock may become available and will be announced on my website and social media.

  • Current pricing is listed on the Hatching Eggs page. Prices are subject to change as my breeding program grows.

  • Simply complete the waitlist form on my website. I'll contact you when your turn comes up.

  • Please refer to the waitlist information for the current deposit policy.

  • Wait times vary depending on the season, flock production, and demand. I'll provide updates as accurately as possible and appreciate your patience.

  • When your eggs become available, you'll be asked to respond within the timeframe provided in your notification email. If I don't hear back, I'll move to the next person on the waitlist to keep eggs moving while they're fresh.

  • Yes! I ship within the United States where permitted by state regulations.

  • At this time, I do not offer international shipping.

  • I typically ship using UPS to provide the quickest and safest delivery possible.

  • Unfortunately, no.

    Once eggs leave my care, many factors beyond my control influence hatchability, including shipping conditions, handling, storage, incubation practices, equipment, humidity, temperature, and power interruptions.

    I carefully collect, store, and package every shipment to maximize success, but hatch rates cannot be guaranteed.

  • Please review my current shipping policy for details regarding damaged shipments.

  • I've had excellent experiences with several incubators. My recommendations are based on my own hatching experiences and are discussed in detail on the Humble Hatchery Journal.

  • Because Kikiriki eggs are much smaller than standard chicken eggs, slight adjustments to incubation practices may improve results. I provide detailed guidance in my free incubation resources.

  • Absolutely! I enjoy helping customers through the incubation process whenever possible.

  • Kikirikis are considered one of the smallest chicken breeds in the world. Their compact size is one of the traits that makes them so unique.

  • Temperament varies by individual bird, but many Kikirikis are curious, active, and full of personality.

  • Yes. My breeding program focuses on health, type, temperament, genetic diversity, and preserving the characteristics that make Puerto Rican Kikirikis unique.

  • Yes. I maintain detailed records to help guide breeding decisions and document my flock.

  • As both a biology teacher and poultry enthusiast, I believe learning should be accessible to everyone. The Humble Hatchery Journal allows me to share science, breeding knowledge, incubation information, and the history of the Puerto Rican Kikiriki with the broader community.

  • No.

    The guide is an educational, community-driven project designed to gather perspectives, preserve historical knowledge, and encourage discussion. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any poultry organization.

  • Yes! I encourage sharing links to my articles and resources. If you'd like to reproduce content or images, please contact me first for permission.