Egg Swap, New Shipper Wanting to Test Packaging!

[GeoGreyWolf]

Going to follow this, I have been wanting to do this myself with my barnyard mix of Duck eggs. What type of packaging are you doing?

 

[CiaBia]

Going to follow this, I have been wanting to do this myself with my barnyard mix of Duck eggs. What type of packaging are you doing?

With all the shipped eggs I've purchased and incubated, individually bubble wrapped eggs have done the best by far. I'm also going to experiment with lining the box with bubble wrap to give added protection, and fill any 'loose' space with a filler like newspaper or packing peanuts. That way the eggs don't roll around the inside. One box I received had the box lined with air pillows, but by the the time the box made it to me they had deflated. The eggs were only wrapped in newspaper, and they were pulverized! Double boxing is amazing, but I think people would prefer the lower shipping cost of the single boxed since it can be a smaller size. I'll see how my first few boxes fair and decide if I want to stick with that. I'm going with priority mail flat rate boxes for now unless I find an easier way, but they've been pretty convenient so far.

There was a really good thread somewhere on here about egg packaging, and it was excellent! Wish I knew what it was called.

 

[TexasSam]

I sent a PM

To me

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

Yeah, you could ship in state without it, but anything going out of state - eggs, chicks, adults - you need to be NPIP certified for. The post office doesn't seem to enforce it at all, but technically by law you have to be.

And since I am, I can't get any eggs or birds from anyone that isn't I can sell to anyone, but can only get eggs and birds from NPIP sources or I lose my certification.

With all the shipped eggs I've purchased and incubated, individually bubble wrapped eggs have done the best by far. I'm also going to experiment with lining the box with bubble wrap to give added protection, and fill any 'loose' space with a filler like newspaper or packing peanuts. That way the eggs don't roll around the inside. One box I received had the box lined with air pillows, but by the the time the box made it to me they had deflated. The eggs were only wrapped in newspaper, and they were pulverized! Double boxing is amazing, but I think people would prefer the lower shipping cost of the single boxed since it can be a smaller size. I'll see how my first few boxes fair and decide if I want to stick with that. I'm going with priority mail flat rate boxes for now unless I find an easier way, but they've been pretty convenient so far.

There was a really good thread somewhere on here about egg packaging, and it was excellent! Wish I knew what it was called.

I remember seeing one too, and went to look for it, but i believe it was deleted. I am going to try the double box, So far everything i have read and advice i was given suggests thats the best way to keep them from breaking. I posted my first Ebay listing so will see if I sell any and test out the theory. Hope all goes well with your shipping also.

 

[007Sean]

I pack mine in foam, with a 1/2" foam layer on top and bottom of the main foam and a thin piece of cardboard on top and bottom. Never have had them arrived broken or cracked.
Here's some pics may be able to better understand what I'm trying to convey.





Once eggs are in foam and sandwiched between the 2 thin layers and cardboard, it's all secured with tape. Have had the box arrive like it had been through a compactor but all eggs, ok! HTH

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

I pack mine in foam, with a 1/2" foam layer on top and bottom of the main foam and a thin piece of cardboard on top and bottom. Never have had them arrived broken or cracked.
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Once eggs are in foam and sandwiched between the 2 thin layers and cardboard, it's all secured with tape. Have had the box arrive like it had been through a compactor but all eggs, ok! HTH

How much does the foam usually cost, and the shipping?

 

[007Sean]

How much does the foam usually cost, and the shipping?

Depends on how many sets you order. Here's a link to a egg shipping foam retailer.
http://paradisepoultryandwaterfowl.com/

 

[Hensley2207]

Hello, is this still available? I'm looking for Ayam eggs!! I will also take olives as well!

 

[lazy gardener]

With all this discussion re: NPIP, I suggest that beyond showing interest in doing a trade, further discussion be handled by PM. I also suggest that for non NPIP folks, full disclosure regarding any flock health issues be included. For that matter, full disclosure whether NPIP or not. NPIP is not the be all and end all of flock health.

 

[007Sean]

With all this discussion re: NPIP, I suggest that beyond showing interest in doing a trade, further discussion be handled by PM. I also suggest that for non NPIP folks, full disclosure regarding any flock health issues be included. For that matter, full disclosure whether NPIP or not. NPIP is not the be all and end all of flock health.

@lazy gardener I whole heartedly agree.
I think the only reason some become NPIP, is so they can sell the birds or eggs out of state.
Not all birds are tested, especially if they number in the hundreds or thousands.