- All 10 egg locations: Secret eggs hide in the environment around the store, not on the sorting shelves
- Search method: Sweep one zone completely before moving on instead of wandering the whole store
- Best support upgrade: Movement speed makes high and awkward egg spots faster to reach
- Tracking rule: Log each egg the moment you collect it so you always know which zones remain
- Completion link: Egg finds feed secret objectives and push you toward 100% achievement completion
How the Secret Egg Hunt Works
Sort Them Ducks launched on Steam on August 13, 2026, and its main loop is easy to grasp: pick up rubber ducks, identify their categories, place them on matching shelves, and earn money for upgrades. Hidden underneath that loop is a second layer of optional exploration. Tracking down all 10 egg locations in Sort Them Ducks is a separate objective from sorting the store's 4,000+ ducks, and the eggs reward players who look past the shelves themselves.
Secret eggs are environmental collectibles. They do not belong to duck categories, they do not go on shelves, and they do not earn sorting money. Their value is tied to the game's secret objectives and the achievement list, which makes them a priority for anyone working toward full completion of the 20 Steam achievements on the official store page.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total secret eggs | 10 |
| Collectible type | Environmental exploration collectible |
| Placed on shelves? | No, eggs sit outside the normal duck-sorting loop |
| Tied to | Secret objectives and achievement completion |
| Best hunt timing | During normal progression, one zone at a time |
Because eggs are exploration collectibles rather than shelf items, scanning duck categories will not reveal them. Check counters, corners, shelf tops, and other environmental spots while you move between sorting tasks.
Sort Them Ducks Egg Locations: Zone-by-Zone Search Order
A full-store random search wastes time because you end up rechecking the same visible spots while missing others entirely. Instead, divide the store into five zone types and sweep each one completely before moving on. This is the same systematic approach that works for finding missing ducks late in a run, and it transfers directly to the egg hunt.
| Priority | Store Zone | What to Check | Typical Sweep Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrance and checkout area | Counter tops, under registers, display stands near the door | 2-3 minutes |
| 2 | Themed shelf rows | Shelf tops, gaps between units, category border areas | 5-8 minutes |
| 3 | Upper shelving and high displays | Anything at or above head height | 3-5 minutes |
| 4 | Back storage and side rooms | Corners, stacked crates, bulk duck piles | 4-6 minutes |
| 5 | Corners and dead space | Wall junctions, behind pillars, floor-level gaps | 3-5 minutes |
The themed shelf rows deserve the most attention because they cover the most ground. Recognizable categories such as pirates, wizards, astronauts, knights, chefs, and dinosaurs each create distinct visual zones, and the seams between two themed zones are natural hiding spots. Plan your sweep so an egg pass piggybacks on a sorting route you already walk, which cuts backtracking to nearly zero.
Checking newly accessible areas as progression opens them is far more efficient than saving every egg for the end. Areas you pass quickly during normal sorting are exactly the ones you forget to recheck later.
Step-by-Step Egg Hunt Walkthrough
Work through these five steps in order. Each pass through a zone should end with either a collected egg or a confirmed empty zone you can cross off your list.
Sort the Zone First
Clear the ducks from one section before hunting eggs in it. Sorting forces you to walk every aisle, which doubles as a natural first sweep of the area and shows you which corners you actually visited.
Sweep Beyond the Shelves
Once the ducks are placed, rewalk the zone looking only at the environment: counter tops, floor edges, wall junctions, and the spaces behind large objects. Eggs hide in the scenery, not in the sorting system.
Check High and Low
Run a vertical pass in each aisle. Look at shelf tops and anything above head height, then check under furniture and along floor-level gaps. High and low spots are where most overlooked eggs sit.
Collect and Log Immediately
The moment you pick up an egg, mark the zone as cleared in your own notes. A simple completed-location list prevents you from re-sweeping zones that are already done.
Recheck After Upgrades
Return to zones with unreachable-looking spots after buying movement upgrades. Better movement and nearby collection abilities make awkward positions significantly easier to handle.
Egg sweeps and money farming use the same routes. While you carry ducks to their shelves, keep one eye on the environment so every sorting session also advances the egg hunt without adding extra playtime.
Common Hiding Spot Types
Most eggs fall into a small number of hiding spot categories. Learning these categories trains your eye to scan the right surfaces instead of staring at ducks, and it makes your second pass through a zone much faster than the first.
Elevated Surfaces
- Shelf tops and high displays
- Hardest spots to notice mid-run
- Return with movement upgrades if unreachable
Gaps and Seams
- Between shelf units and category borders
- Check where two themed zones meet
- Walk aisles from both directions
Behind Objects
- Counters, crates, and bulk duck piles
- Circle large objects instead of one angle
- Common in storage and side rooms
Floor-Level Spaces
- Under furniture and low gaps
- Scan along wall bases and pillar feet
- Easy to miss while looking at shelves
| Hiding Spot Type | Detection Difficulty | How to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf tops and high displays | Hard | Look up while walking each aisle; revisit after movement upgrades |
| Gaps between shelf units | Medium | Inspect the seams between neighboring category shelves |
| Behind counters and crates | Medium | Circle the object fully instead of viewing from one side |
| Under furniture and low gaps | Hard | Scan low along floor edges and wall bases |
| Category border areas | Medium | Inspect where two themed zones meet, from both directions |
Eggs are small compared with ducks and themed displays. A slow, deliberate pass through a zone finds more than three fast walks, because speed pulls your attention toward the large, obvious objects.
Egg Tracker and Hunt Checklist
Use this tracker to assign each of the 10 eggs to a zone sweep. Fill in the notes column as you collect so late-game cleanup only touches zones that are still incomplete. When you are sitting on nine eggs, stop rewalking the store and run a targeted sweep of the two or three zones you logged as least carefully checked.
| Egg # | Suggested Zone Sweep | Status | Notes to Log |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg 1 | Entrance and checkout area | Pending | Counter tops, under the register |
| Egg 2 | Pirate shelf row | Pending | Row ends and shelf tops |
| Egg 3 | Wizard and fantasy shelves | Pending | Gaps between units |
| Egg 4 | Astronaut and space displays | Pending | High display pieces |
| Egg 5 | Knight and armor section | Pending | Behind armor-style stands |
| Egg 6 | Chef and kitchen zone | Pending | Under counters and prep surfaces |
| Egg 7 | Dinosaur and prehistoric area | Pending | Around large creature displays |
| Egg 8 | Upper shelving level | Pending | Revisit after movement upgrades |
| Egg 9 | Back storage rooms | Pending | Corners and stacked crates |
| Egg 10 | Store corners and dead space | Pending | Wall junctions, pillar bases |
Egg Hunt Essentials:
- Sweep each new zone the moment it unlocks
- Check above shelf height in every aisle
- Inspect floor-level gaps along walls
- Log every egg immediately after collecting it
- Recheck unfinished zones after movement upgrades
Compare your egg count against the game's achievement list to confirm whether hidden objectives remain. The Steam achievement page shows which secret goals are still locked, and community guides collect player-reported finds worth cross-checking.
Egg Hunt FAQ
Q: How many secret eggs are in Sort Them Ducks?
There are 10 secret eggs hidden around the store. They are exploration collectibles, so the count is separate from the 4,000+ ducks you sort onto shelves.
Q: Do secret eggs go on shelves like ducks?
No. Eggs sit in the environment and are collected directly. They do not belong to duck categories, do not need shelf placement, and do not generate sorting money.
Q: Can I find all 10 eggs before finishing the duck sorting?
Yes. Hunting zone by zone during normal progression is the recommended approach. Some high or awkward spots become easier after movement upgrades, so a short recheck pass at the end is normal.
Q: What do secret eggs unlock?
Egg finds feed the game's secret objectives and support progress toward 100% completion of the 20 Steam achievements, alongside category completion and upgrade challenges.
Narrow the search instead of rewalking the whole store. Identify the zones you swept least carefully, prioritize high spots and floor-level gaps, and use the achievement page to confirm which hidden objectives are still missing.