Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[DMRippy]

Quote: I have not seen that problem either. I wrap my eggs all over too and I have had reports of 100% hatches of my shipped eggs.


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[juststruttin]

I completely wrap my eggs in bubble wrap and most people that have gotten my eggs have had excellent hatches. and I perfer eggs I recieve completely wrap in bubble wrap.

Maybe it's different with quail eggs.

I agree. I always have better hatches with eggs wrapped in bubble wrap. The one and only 100% hatch rate I ever had on shipped eggs were Basque eggs shipped to me from Skyline Poultry. James wraps his eggs and then stands them straight-up in the box, air bubble (big) side up. Ever since that hatch, I have adopted this method and it works great. The eggs kinda float in the box and the air sac stays intact as there is no shifting. I think James calls this style of packaging "the meeks method" (wonder where he got that name? )and it seems like it is catching on because I have since received other eggs packaged this way.

If people are worried about the egg breathing, maybe wrap it in a paper towel and then in bubble wrap to avoid sweeting against the plastic, but I have never found it to be a problem.

 

[juststruttin]

I have a couple awesome Lakenvelder chicks from Debs_flock. I just went out the the brooder to turn a second heat lamp as it is supposed to be chilly tongiht and they ran out of the brooder to greet me. I did not realize Lakenvelders were so friendly. I am really looking forward to these girls/guys to grow up as I am sure they will be as beautiful as they are friendly.

Thanks Deb!

 

[debs_flock]

I just wanted to say I don't fully agree with completely wrapping shipping eggs in bubble wrap. I think doing so affects air exchange with in the egg. From eggs I have received at the same time (both coturnix) one was wrapped in bubble wrap and was was packed in a carton and shredded lappet. I had only a 10% hatch from bubble wrapped eggs, and 75% on carton packed eggs. I also accept that these hatch rates could have also been influenced by breeder practices, and USPS handling... But once I changed my own shipping practices, my buyers seemed to have better luck.
I do use bubble wrap, but a strip around the middle of the egg, then place the eggs in cartons and pack with shredded paper in and outside the carton.
That's just my opinion

I would really love to know how to ship chicks though. I see people offering them on the swap, and would really like to know how they do it, what they use and the expense of it

The link I posted for shipping eggs is the most common. However, myself, I use foam pipe insulation. It takes me literally a couple of minutes to wrap a dozen eggs. Then I can stand them oriented correctly in the box (not that I'm deluded enough to think it stays that way during shipping). My eggs have done well, I just had reported 12 out of 14 made it to lockdown today of campine eggs. Although I'm sure it helps that my chickens eat WELL!

I have a couple awesome Lakenvelder chicks from Debs_flock. I just went out the the brooder to turn a second heat lamp as it is supposed to be chilly tongiht and they ran out of the brooder to greet me. I did not realize Lakenvelders were so friendly. I am really looking forward to these girls/guys to grow up as I am sure they will be as beautiful as they are friendly.

Thanks Deb!

Thanks Deanne, I just love them. I had heard they were a bit nuts (flighty), but mine have always been friendly.

Deb

 

[juststruttin]

I am thrilled. They don't seem flighty at all. If I did my math right, they are 4 weeks old. It certainly will be fun to watch em grow.

 

[tdhenson86]

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[DMRippy]

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[mzstre]

I have to restrain myself a bit with the swapping lol! My bators are full right now and I have more eggs arriving in a couple of weeks when some move to the hatcher. Now I just have to figure out if my hubby and I will be taking the family camping this year after Christmas....that will determine if I'll be able to participate in the NYD Hatch-a-long. Once we figure it out, I may be stalking for any eggs available to ship for setting on Dec 10th (I think that's right).

 

[kraftyladies]

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I am going to try and be good!!! Let's see how long that will last.

 

[Daloorashens]

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