Chat Thread for the New Crazy 24 hour Auction

[Ravynscroft]

In addition, when it comes to mixed breeds, "rare" should probably not be applied at all, unless it becomes a recognized, reproducible breed.

Actually, I don't think 'rare' is used here much... on ebay, sure, see it all the time... but not here...

I've been on the auction threads for quite some time... and for the most part, there's really no issue that I've seen... if they're a 'project' then they're listed as such... and 'in progress' as well... most will also address any or all defects, oddnesses or issues that could crop up... and mixes are quite often sought after as well... there are many that just want neat looking layers or different egg colors...

Note that even in well bred, established lines that perfection from every single chick hatched is just not realistic... every one being an obvious cull shouldn't happen though... but every single breeding group will always be needing improvement... it's the nature of breeding...

Best thing to do is build your reputation... become known for being open, honest and doing your best to send eggs safely and word spreads... and happy customers return...

As a buyer, don't jump to immediate assumptions... give the seller the benefit of the doubt if there's an issue... be reasonable and remember, nobody is getting rich off of selling eggs... it takes time, energy and planning to breed, collect, package and send out eggs...

Honestly, it's a real PITA to do, but many of us get extras and love to share our birds with others...

 

[SweetandSavory]

Hi

I need some help from all of you that have shipped hatching eggs before. I'm wondering if I need to ask the sellers to put a heat pack in the box? I live in Upstate NY and next week the highs are above freezing but its in the 20 as night here so I'm sure it colder along the trip. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

 

[rossfam06]

Hi

I need some help from all of you that have shipped hatching eggs before. I'm wondering if I need to ask the sellers to put a heat pack in the box? I live in Upstate NY and next week the highs are above freezing but its in the 20 as night here so I'm sure it colder along the trip. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

@Pyxis @RubyNala97can you offer any advise? I live in the deep south so I don't have that issue. Hopefully she can help!

 

[teaton]

Any other intrest in Rhode Island red eggs? Im getting more than I know what to do with, thinking about doing another auction. Let me know if theres any intrest

 

[Ravynscroft]

Hi

I need some help from all of you that have shipped hatching eggs before. I'm wondering if I need to ask the sellers to put a heat pack in the box? I live in Upstate NY and next week the highs are above freezing but its in the 20 as night here so I'm sure it colder along the trip. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

Some sellers don't offer heat/cold packs... usually they'll put it in their post if they do... and those are an additional cost, just fyi...

I've shipped during freezing temps without issue... if they're packed with enough insulating materials they should be fine... it's worse for the eggs being too hot than too cold though...

 

[KYTinpusher]

Hi

I need some help from all of you that have shipped hatching eggs before. I'm wondering if I need to ask the sellers to put a heat pack in the box? I live in Upstate NY and next week the highs are above freezing but its in the 20 as night here so I'm sure it colder along the trip. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

As long as the eggs are double boxed and packed with good padding, I think you are better off shipping without a heat pack. Cold eggs travel better than warm eggs and eggs don't freeze until 28F or below. Well packed eggs will take a long time at very cold temperatures to get down that low. I received shipped eggs from FL a couple of years ago during the Polar Vortex when temperatures were frigid. The eggs were packed in wood shavings and arrived in very good condition. I had a great hatch for shipped eggs.

 

[GardenWren]

Hi

I need some help from all of you that have shipped hatching eggs before. I'm wondering if I need to ask the sellers to put a heat pack in the box? I live in Upstate NY and next week the highs are above freezing but its in the 20 as night here so I'm sure it colder along the trip. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

2 of my recent shipments went to Washington state, and both made it fine without supplemental heat and it was pretty frigid there. All or most of them are developing, from the last updates I received. I package the eggs very well and try to make sure they're well insulated with a few different mediums (paper towel, flannel or suede cloth, bubble wrap, shredded paper, Styrofoam) as an added precaution, but can't speak on other's methods. As KYTinpusher stated, eggs tend to do better on the cooler side. In some cases heat packs can cause "hot spots" and can do more harm than good. As long as they don't freeze, they should be fine. I, personally, wouldn't opt for heatpacks, but that decision is ultimately yours to make.

 

[Jessimom]

I live in southern CA - I can not order eggs from WA State - I've had 4 or 5 different shipments from different parts of WA State, and not a SINGLE egg hatched. The eggs are almost scrambled. Boxes aren't beat up, but the eggs get destroyed. The ONE shipment that was packed so perfectly, I thought for sure it would hatch - if it had come straight here. It didn't, it left WA, and went to GA, then back to CA. Only 3 days late. But nothing hatched. I never hatch from 1 box of eggs though, so I know it's WA state, because I had some PERFECT hatches from eggs that traveled further. Memphis is another hub that I think they play hockey with the boxes.

So, I try to pay attention to WHERE the eggs are coming from and plan accordingly. I have never had a heat pack, and I've gotten lots of eggs from MN ,MA and NH, and had great hatch rates.

 

[GardenWren]

I live in southern CA - I can not order eggs from WA State - I've had 4 or 5 different shipments from different parts of WA State, and not a SINGLE egg hatched.  The eggs are almost scrambled.  Boxes aren't beat up, but the eggs get destroyed.  The ONE shipment that was packed so perfectly, I thought for sure it would hatch - if it had come straight here.  It didn't, it left WA, and went to GA, then back to CA.  Only 3 days late.  But nothing hatched.  I never hatch from 1 box of eggs though, so I know it's WA state, because I had some PERFECT hatches from eggs that traveled further.  Memphis is another hub that I think they play hockey with the boxes.  

So, I try to pay attention to WHERE the eggs are coming from and plan accordingly.  I have never had a heat pack, and I've gotten lots of eggs from MN ,MA and NH, and had great hatch rates.  

I have had about the same experience with eggs shipped from Texas. Boxes beat up, delayed, etc. Decided to give it one last shot. Anxiously awaiting a much anticipated delivery of FBCM eggs from a breeder there. I'm praying this time will be the exception. The USPS is all wonky to begin with. Explain to me how it takes 3 days for me to receive a shipment of eggs from my friend in KY (which is our northern neighbor) but I can ship eggs to Washington or Los Angeles, CA in 2 days? That's literally across the country! I don't get it. I've about determined, no matter how well you wrap, cushion, swaddle and package them to protect the eggs, the important part will still get jostled like crazy. Someone needs to figure out a way to keep that from happening... Anyone ever tried shipping in jello?

 

[theceltichorse]

2 of my recent shipments went to Washington state, and both made it fine without supplemental heat and it was pretty frigid there. All or most of them are developing, from the last updates I received. I package the eggs very well and try to make sure they're well insulated with a few different mediums (paper towel, flannel or suede cloth, bubble wrap, shredded paper, Styrofoam) as an added precaution, but can't speak on other's methods. As KYTinpusher stated, eggs tend to do better on the cooler side. In some cases heat packs can cause "hot spots" and can do more harm than good. As long as they don't freeze, they should be fine. I, personally, wouldn't opt for heatpacks, but that decision is ultimately yours to make.

I'm one of GardenWrens customers in WA. I did not opt for any type of heat packs and all 20 of my eggs are developing. We are due to go to lockdown on Monday. It was quite cold here when they arrived too!