Yes Sally - you need to get her settled in her own little hutch and run. We bought a little triangular broody hutch and run (see pic) and put her in it in the hen paddock so that she could still see them.
Once we were happy that she was settled we got eggs from a local supplier forty minutes up the road (Rosie Posie on here). We had 100% fertilisation rate. Unfortunately one didn't make it on the day but we have six healthy cuckoo maran chicks now and they are a delight.
But it is a commitment
Thanks for the recommendation Suzie
I have sold eggs on Ebay, had excellent feedback of 100% fertility in some cases, even after posting.
I can understand that people can be wary of the risk, and in balance having been a buyer and a seller, there are risks to both sides of it, but, on the whole it means that as a buyer you have access to many more breeds/qualities of birds than you may have locally, as a seller you can sell more of course.
I would echo those who have said read the feedback first and make your decision from that.
I have received eggs in just a poly box, no other protection at all, and had fairish results.
Personally, I send my eggs as well-packaged as I would like to receive them myself.
Individually wrapping each egg in tissue in an ordinary egg box, which is then double-wrapped in bubble wrap. Placed in a cardboard box, filled with loosefill/shredded paper and, as I say, excellent results.