The full egg hatching experience

Hatching eggs using a incubator is an exciting experience that can also be used as a learning experience. We offer incubator hire, provision of eggs and optional set-up. This process results in cute living chicks, it is important that it be overseen by a competent adult. 

Please consider if this activity is right for you.

• Whilst alergies are rare it does happen, typically an allegy only presents itself after the chicks have hatched. Will everyone be able to enjoy the experience?
• Incubation requires the bringing together of electricity, water and heat. 
• You need somewhere safe to place the incubator, it should not be accessible unsupervised by young children.

Whats included?

Hire of 12 egg incubator with transparent cover, optimised for a successful hatching experience

Provision of support materials including detailed instructions, a draft letter to parents, cheat sheet and more.

Options

- Eggs: You need fertilised eggs for a hatching experience. We can supply them or you can supply your own. Please ensure either way that you allow 24 hours for the eggs to rest prior to placing them in the incubator.

- Setup: We can post the equipment to you or come around and set it up. It is pretty easy to set-up and comes with instructions, we like to think that we are pretty friendly and can talk you through some of the more interesting aspects.

- Chicks: We can collect the chicks or you can keep them/sell them. If you return them to us there is a quarantine fee as we will need to keep the chicks isolated for two weeks. Please note chicks can not be returned if using a postage service option i.e. chicks can only be collected if choosing pick-up or we come to you.

- Brooding: Once the chicks are hatched they need a controlled environment, called a brood box. During the first six weeks of life they are provided with heat and specialised food. It is important that the chicks are checked at least daily.

- Travel: If we are providing set-up or collecting the chicks please select your distance from Gawler South Australia, this allows for our travel costs.

Why get a hatching package from us?

The benefits of hiring a incubator from us as opposed to purchasing your own:

• We support you along the process with full instructions and reminders
• You are not paying the full cost of the incubator
• We have tried a number of models of incubators and found that many do not provide a optimal hatching environment. Even the model we have settled on has been modified to increase the prospect of hatching success.
• The incubator is not used once and disgarded, it is used again and again.

Do not purchase without first agreeing a date with The Farmers Lot and receiving a copy of the terms and conditions of purchase. 

Any Refunds incurr a fee of 15% of the total undiscounted price.

Completing this order at checkout is acceptance of terms and conditions. 

You Can Contact The Farmers Lot on 0447 726 346 to arrange a booking and tailor the package to your requirements. 

Refundable deposit of $50 will be added at checkout, this will be refunded upon the return of our incubator in good and clean condition. $20 of deposit will be deducted if the incubator is not clean upon return. The full deposit is deducted if there is any damage to the incubator.

Terms and Conditions for Equipment Hire

These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern the rental of egg hatching equipment and associated services provided by The Farmers Lot ("Supplier") to the undersigned party ("Hirer").

1. Equipment and Services Provided

1.1 Delivery and Supply: The Supplier will deliver the equipment specified in the order ("Supplies") to the Hirer at the agreed time subject to payment being received in full:

1.3 Return: The Hirer will return the equipment by postage in orginal package via Australia post with tracking sending within 25 days after the commencement of the agreed hire start date unless,

1.3.1. The Hirer has selected an appropriate "Travel to you" option in which case the Supplier will collect the equipment on the next business day after the 23rd day from the commencement of the agreed hire start date (unless otherwise agreed).

2. Hirer Responsibilities

2.1 Care and Supervision: The Hirer is responsible for the care, supervision, and maintenance of the Equipment and the eggs/chicks during the hatching period. This includes:

• Monitoring and maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels.
• Handling the supplies with care to prevent damage or injury.

2.3 Compliance with Laws: The Hirer agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to the care and handling of the eggs and chicks.

2.4 Reporting Issues: The Hirer must promptly report any malfunction of the Equipment to the Supplier.

3. Indemnity and Liability

3.1 Indemnity: The Hirer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Farmers Lot, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to:

• Any injury or damage to persons, property, or animals resulting from the use of the Equipment.
• Any failure by the Hirer to properly care for the eggs, chicks, or Equipment.
• Any breach of this Agreement by the Hirer.

3.2 Limitation of Liability: The Farmers Lot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenue, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of or related to the use or inability to use the Equipment.

3.3 Loss or Damage: The Hirer is responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the Equipment during the hire period. The Hirer agrees to pay for any repair or replacement costs incurred as a result.

4. Payment and Fees

4.1 Hire Fee: The Hirer agrees to pay the agreed hire fee and Bond for the use of the Equipment and services provided by the Supplier.

4.2 Payment Terms: The order is not complete until payment is made. The Hirer agrees not to reverse the charges or initiate any chargebacks.

4.3 Tax Invoice: A tax invoice is available for download from the account used for the purchase.

4.4 Bond: A refundable bond is payable by the Hirer. The Supplier may make the following deductions from the bond. Otherwise the bond is to be returned in full to the original payment card.

4.4.1  A late fee of $5 per day for each day or part thereof where equipment is not sent.

4.4.2 Such amounts as required to return the equipment to condition at hire (minor wear and tear not impacting operation or safety aside).

4.5. Replacement of equipment: If notification of tracking number is not provided to the Supplier within 20 days at the end of the hire period or the equipment is not received by the Supplier within 30 days of the end of the hire period the Hirer is responsible for the full cost of the replacement of the equipment (in addition to any late fees).

4.5 Outstanding amounts: Where the bond is insufficient to cover late fee or repair or replacement of equipment the Supplier shall invoice the customer and the customer must make payment in full within 7 days.

5. Acceptance and Agreement

5.1 Order Placement: By completing the checkout process on The Farmers Lot website and placing a order for the egg hatching package at (“Order Placement”), the Hirer accepts these Terms and Conditions. The product description also constitutes part of this Agreement.

5.2 Acceptance: The acceptance of these terms and conditions is confirmed through the completion of the Order Placement process.

6. General Provisions

6.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Australia.

6.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

6.3 Amendments: Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

6.4 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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