Egg sizing

[Cindychlvr]

What is the best way to size the eggs? Is there a gadget out there that is recommended? Currently I am "eye-balling" it. Eventually, I want to sell the eggs and would like to be fairly accurate in packing larges. Is there a diameter or a weight standard I should be aware of?

This is my first flock. They just started laying a few weeks ago. I'm getting around 4-6 eggs a day and they seem to range in size between medium to possibly large..hard for me to tell.

 

[spartacus_63]

I use an egg scale. You can also weigh them by the dozen. I use a produce scale for that.

 

[sgtmom52]

I use a digital kitchen scale to weigh my eggs.

 

[BetterHensandGardens]

Eggs are sized by weight. The link here gives the USDA weight for each size: http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2010/02/21/this-egg-is-different/ Much better than eyeballing them!

 

[spartacus_63]

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I'm glad these weights are "Including Shell".

How silly is that notation?

But it is probably there because some asked how to get the egg back into the shell after weighing...