> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/characters/other-collections/eggs-shards.md).

# Eggs / Shards

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mint Date</strong></td><td>Oct. / Nov., 2021</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mint Cost</strong></td><td>19 ADA / Free</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Collection Size</strong></td><td>15,000 / 75</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

​​👉 [View Eggs on JPG Store](https://www.jpg.store/collection/derpeggs)

​​​👉 [View Shards on JPG Store](https://www.jpg.store/collection/derpshards)

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### About <a href="#about" id="about"></a>

<figure><img src="/files/WVDWT20xIXVgDya9xoUn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Derp Birds using an Incubator facility to create Derp Eggs.</p></figcaption></figure>

The Derp Birds were an all-male species, they discovered a way to incubate eggs, allowing them to populate the planet of Derpetonia with baby Derps, called Derplings.

Starting in October 2021, all Legacy Derp Birds were able to visit the Incubator to create eggs. All Derp Birds could incubate at least one egg, while Common and Uncommon Derp Birds could incubate every 7 days until 15,000 eggs had been created.

In November, when the Hatchery opened, holders of eggs could hatch the first 7,500 eggs to receive their [Derplings](/derp-birds/characters/main-collections/the-derplings.md). There was a 1% chance that a hatch would fail and the user would receive a Derp Egg Shard instead.

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwlf8AHTPzg>" %}
The Incubator Launch Trailer
{% endembed %}

### Utility <a href="#utility" id="utility"></a>

* 7,500 Eggs were used to hatch [Derplings](/derp-birds/characters/main-collections/the-derplings.md)
* 7,500 Eggs were used for creating [PREDs](/derp-birds/characters/main-collections/the-preds.md)
* Eggs can be [staked](/derp-birds/ecosystem/the-derp-app/staking.md) to earn XP
* 25 Shards can be turned in for a special treasure(nobody has claimed this treasure yet)
* Shards can be used to get more rare PREDs
* Shards can be staked to earn XP


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