Help!! I'm overloaded with eggs!!

[bj taylor]

hi; my name is bj. i'm new to this site as of today. don't even have any chickens yet. question? do you have to have special permit or some such thing to sell eggs?

 

[kizanne]

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Ah bj. That is a whole topic in its own. Short answer really depends on where you live, YES most places have rules, regs, permits.

The other answer is... most of us with small backyard flocks sell to friends, family, neighbors and don't bother letting the government run out little flock of pets.

 

[karlamaria]

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Lucky you! We would love that, my family eats eggs every day. Make some egg dishes, quiche is awesome! Wish you lived close to me, I am always buying extra as my chickens lay only 4 a day and are now down to 2 . I have but five chickens lol

 

[bobbieschicks]

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Yummy!

 

[backwoodschick]

I sell mine and advertised on Facebook, I have a list of people that buy regularly, it is not hard to find someone to buy them lol, I sell mine cheaper than they are in the super market which is $2.95 so I sell mine for $2 and have no complaints. There are alot of people that sell eggs in my area ( we are very rural) I see them sell for $2.25 but I dont want to deal with change lol. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[chateaupollo]

I never have extra eggs! Between sharing with family, neighbors and coworkers, I have to hang on to some for myself! It's really amazing to see how people who 'know', really appreciate the difference. And those who didn't know before, quickly learn.
If you want to sell, and yours are organic or even organic-ish, I don't think $5 a dozen is overcharging. At all. The eggs from free ranging girls who get a good mix of bugs and grass and feed are incomparable. In flavor, cooking/baking quality, and especially nutritional profile. At my (northern California) farmer's market, folks charge over $6 a dozen.

 

[chateaupollo]

P.S. I ordered cute boxes from eggcartons.com along with a personalized stamp for my backyard 'brand'. When I share eggs, I write the person/family's name on the carton and when they're ready for a refill, they give the carton back to me. That way I know who's ready for more and we reuse the cartons. It's pretty cute. Especially with my neighbors (I have their address on it too, so I know where to deliver).

 

[newchickens2009]

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we were just in your area last week. I was surprised I didnt see more chickens int he rural area's but with storms its got to be rough on you, how do you protect them from the bad storms and surges? You've got a tough job.. and feed , do you have to have it brought in or do you feed something from the local area?
hope im not to nosy but I find it very interesting that you live in the Bahamas, with chickens.. seams like it would be a lucrative business.

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The storms are a real pain. Although out of 50+ birds I only lost 1 chick in hurricane Irene. Very fortunate praise the Lord!
When the hurricanes come I have to board up the coops as I do my house. 2 of the local wholesale stores import feed which they sell for $20+ a 50# bag. Only chick starter, boiler finisher and egg maker are available. Has far as a business, I only sell eggs to try and cover feed cost and to teach my 11 year old son responsibility and the value of money. We all enjoy it together and mom helps with washing and keeping customers happy. If you ever come down this way again (Abaco, Bahamas) send me a PM before you get here and if possible I will show you our little egg farm.

 

[kkourie]

Im in real estate and love giving a dozen to buyers when we close. Eggs sybolize new beginnings. I make labels that drscribe me as the area's real estate "Eggspert". What we dont eat or give away, I donate once a month to our food pantry in cartons of 6 so more families can enjoy fresh organic eggs.

 

[seminolewind]

I sell them at work for a buck. I just want to reduce the number in my fridge. Have hubby take some to work. Take them to the feed store-they'll put them on the counter. If you feed them back, throw them in the blender with the shell, then cook them.