ABOUT THE ELEGANT HATCHERY

I am an egg artist that carves, paints, and makes panoramic eggs.  Eggs shown are representative of my work and may or may not be available. I am an artist, not a photographer, and just using my phone for photos.   The eggs are more beautiful than appearance online.   Most of the eggs are one of a kind.  There are several that can be reproduced, but in a very limited supply.   Prices change constantly due to rising cost of supplies.  I am looking at ways to reduce prices on some, and keeping the quality on all others.  If you choose Swarovski Crystals over Czech, please let me know.

  I have limited stock and these eggs on the website are samples to show various types of eggs.  Please do not send any payments until we discuss the eggs you want in detail.  I don't want you to be a victim to scamming.  My very busy period is September thru Christmas, so if ordering for Christmas, please order by June or July.  I may charge a deposit for commission eggs, depending if they are personalized. 

My products are genuine unfertilized bird eggs, carved and decorated with Swarovski Crystals  and/or Czech crystals and gold plated findings when I can find them. Eggs can be ornaments (hanging) or permanently seated on a pedestal.  Eggs used are finch, various quail, pigeon, guinea, pheasant, banti, chicken, duck, turkey, peacock, emu, and rhea. Ostrich eggs I only make when commissioned.

All of the eggs are made by me, Doreen Monahan.  I have no employees.  Many are one of a kind as many egging supplies tend to be discontinued.  So, if I have something fabulous, get it now, you may not be able to get it later.  You can send me any figurine/s two inches or less and I can make you a special egg with that theme if desired.

Egg classes are available and/or kits available so you can make your own beautiful eggs.  See Class Egg/Kits tab and the Egg Tool tab for tools needed.  I do provide all supplies needed in classes, and you leave with a completed egg. There are a few tools, you would need. Egg kits (so you can make at home) have all supplies except adhesives and paint. You would need your own tools, but many are common in making any crafts.  Get a group together and we can have an egg party at your house.  Each can make an egg. (Birthday or Christmas, great gift for crafting friends).

Special orders vary depending on what supplies I would need to order/find. I may only be able to give an estimate. If interested in knowing more, or purchasing an egg, please put reason for contacting in the subject line of your email. Many of my in stock eggs are not on this site. Those shown are just a sampling to show the workmanship, and kinds of eggs I have made.  (I am not a photographer, website designer or marketer, just an artist, and I do my best getting my eggs seen).

You can call and order a one of a kind gift (530-933-3432).  Or, I also sell certain supplies and/or tools used to make these eggs, as well as the complete kits to finish the egg. (excluding the adhesives/fixatives).  I love trying creative things. I adapt to any given situation and try to bring the beauty out that is already there. Please check out my work and let me know what I can do for you.

Sadly, 2026 will be my last year doing shows. I will be giving up my egg business and downsizing. I am trying to sell my business as a whole, and would love to mentor someone who would want to buy the business. I may be selling some supplies throughout the year, so contact me if you are interested in items that are discontinued.