Our Hatchery & Chicks
State-of-the-art technology. Strong genetics. Healthy chicks, delivered nationwide.
At Wallingfen, we’ve combined science, experience and care to create a game bird hatchery built to the highest modern standards. From carefully sourced eggs to fully monitored incubation, every step of our process is designed to produce strong, healthy pheasant and partridge chicks for shoots and estates across the UK.
Leading the Way in Game Bird Hatching
After extensive research and site visits both in the UK and overseas, we’ve developed a state-of-the-art hatchery that uses the latest incubation science and biosecurity practices. Our hatchery has been designed with guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and other leading industry experts to ensure outstanding hatch rates, excellent welfare and full traceability at every stage.
We work with our own carefully selected eggs and trusted suppliers from across Europe and the USA, including France, Poland, Spain and the UK. This allows us to maintain:
Strong, reliable genetics
Excellent fertility rates
Consistent quality with every hatch
Sustainable & Responsible
We’re proud to operate with the environment in mind. Our hatchery is powered by green energy, supported by:
Solar panels
Natural water reservoirs
Crop rotation and habitat management
Wildlife-friendly practices including bat boxes
Sustainability isn’t just a bonus – it’s part of our long-term commitment to the countryside we work in.
Our Process
Our hatching process begins with carefully selected eggs, trayed by breed and origin, and clearly labelled for full traceability. They’re first passed through an automated cleaning and disinfection system, followed by a fumigation cycle to eliminate any risk of disease from the shell.
We use the latest generation of incubation and hatching machines, ensuring optimal temperature, humidity, and ventilation at every stage. Our systems are monitored and alarmed 24/7, so conditions remain perfectly controlled day and night.
Only the Best
After candling, only fertile, viable eggs are moved through to hatching – reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring each chick has the best possible start.
Once hatched, chicks are quickly and gently graded, counted and placed into custom-designed chick boxes. Every order includes an additional 2% as a goodwill measure, ensuring our clients always receive value and peace of mind.
Bespoke Hatching Services
In addition to hatching our own pheasant and partridge chicks, we also provide custom hatching services for game farms, estates and poultry producers.
We offer:
Professional incubation for your own eggs
Full traceability throughout the process
Expert monitoring and welfare standards
Consistent, reliable hatching results
Our advanced technology and experienced team give your chicks the best possible start, ensuring they arrive strong, healthy and ready to thrive.
We supply day-old pheasant and partridge chicks to customers across mainland UK, handled by our own fleet of temperature-controlled, tracked vehicles, driven by our experienced and friendly team with reliable and efficient delivery options. Whether you’re a large estate or a smaller shoot, we’ll tailor the service to suit your operation.
Timely, efficient and professional – from hatchery to handover.
Looking to order day-old chicks or enquire about custom hatching?
Nationwide Delivery You Can Rely On
FAQs
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Our eggs are sourced from our own flocks and a network of trusted international suppliers across the UK, France, Poland, Spain and the USA. Each supplier is chosen for their high welfare standards and reliable breeding lines.
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Yes. We provide custom hatching for game farms, estates and poultry producers who wish to have their own eggs professionally hatched under optimal conditions. Our hatchery offers full traceability, expert monitoring and advanced incubation technology to deliver reliable results every time.
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We hatch pheasant, partridge and quail chicks, bred from carefully selected stock to ensure strong genetics, excellent fertility and consistent quality across every hatch.
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Our hatchery has been developed with guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency and leading industry experts. Every process – from egg handling to delivery – operates under strict biosecurity and welfare protocols to ensure the health and safety of every chick.
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We deliver day-old chicks across mainland UK using our own fleet of temperature-controlled, tracked vehicles. Our experienced drivers ensure every delivery is timely, efficient and professional, maintaining optimal conditions from hatchery to handover.
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Yes, we supply both large commercial operations and smaller shoots. Orders can be tailored to suit your needs, with flexible delivery options and personalised support from our team.
