HOW BEST TO PACKAGE EGGS FOR SHIPPING DO"S AND DON"TS

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I have a question about the store egg cartons. I wrap each egg in bubble wrap & then place in the egg carton, wide end up. Eggs are wrapped loosely, no taping, & bubble wrap is held in place when I close the carton. I then rubber band each carton several times to hold the top & bottom together, then place in the box with crumpled newspaper on top, bottom, sides & between the cartons. The eggs are well protected & the cartons keep the eggs in place so they don't bang around. I've only had one broken egg & hatch rates have been fair for hatched eggs - from 35% to 85%. I had eggs shipped to me packed like this & got a fair hatch so used it when I started selling eggs. After reading this thread I will switch to packing peanuts instead of paper, especially since it sounds like it will better insulate the eggs from hot & cold. And I will probably get the foam inserts & offer it to anyone that wants it for the extra cost. But for those that don't, does my egg carton method sound acceptable?
 
country said:
I have a question about the store egg cartons. I wrap each egg in bubble wrap & then place in the egg carton, wide end up. Eggs are wrapped loosely, no taping, & bubble wrap is held in place when I close the carton. I then rubber band each carton several times to hold the top & bottom together, then place in the box with crumpled newspaper on top, bottom, sides & between the cartons. The eggs are well protected & the cartons keep the eggs in place so they don't bang around. I've only had one broken egg & hatch rates have been fair for hatched eggs - from 35% to 85%. I had eggs shipped to me packed like this & got a fair hatch so used it when I started selling eggs. After reading this thread I will switch to packing peanuts instead of paper, especially since it sounds like it will better insulate the eggs from hot & cold. And I will probably get the foam inserts & offer it to anyone that wants it for the extra cost. But for those that don't, does my egg carton method sound acceptable?
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THE REAL DOWNSIDE TO SHIPPING IN AN EGG CARTON IS THAT WHEN TOSSED AS THE POST OFFICE WILL DO, THE CARTON ACTS AS ONE MASSIVE PIECE WITHIN THE OUTER CARTON AND IS MORE LIKELY TO DAMAGE THE EGG THAT HAPPENS TO BE ON THE IMPACTED END. SORRY FOR CAPS, TOM
 
brahmapapa said:
HATCHING EGG SELLERS TAKE NOTE The disclaimer that once they leave the sellers hands its up to fate is too overused and is a cover for truly bad shipping practices.. When i recieve damaged eggs or have a bad hatch rate from eggs that were packaged very well, i feel that the seller did thier best and things just didn't work out. On the other hand when i get eggs poorly packaged i observe how high my hatch rate is, often 0%, and really feel like the seller was too cheap or too lazy to take the right actions to protect my eggs. I am beginning to feel like there are too many sellers out there who are only profit oriented, when i find those sellers, i do not do biz with them again and i do my best to discourage others from purchasing from that seller. Maybe when those sellers lose thier biz from having a bad reputation they might eventually be forced into ammending thier bad habits, or maybe not. I have recieved too many shippments from shippers who package poorly, and when you complain, they say i am doing the best that i can,i take every precaution to package your eggs propperly.........NOT This from someone who didn't even wrap the eggs individually, but only packed the eggs in a single box with crumpled news paper between them. Its so frustrating! Thanks for A GREAT posting.....
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Communication is the key here. I always say specifically how I package eggs for shipping. When buying, I ask the seller to package them in a certain way and if they refuse I don't buy from them. Simple. I have also found that labelling LIVE Hatching Eggs helps in most cases, as does packing aircell up and labelling the top THIS SIDE UP as well as ^UP^ on all four sides. The LIVE label in most cases will get the shipment directly to the nearest airport terminal. We ship live redworms also, and have found this to help.

Ask. Choose. Simple.
 
Ihilani Coffee said:
Communication is the key here. I always say specifically how I package eggs for shipping. When buying, I ask the seller to package them in a certain way and if they refuse I don't buy from them. Simple. I have also found that labelling LIVE Hatching Eggs helps in most cases, as does packing aircell up and labelling the top THIS SIDE UP as well as ^UP^ on all four sides. The LIVE label in most cases will get the shipment directly to the nearest airport terminal. We ship live redworms also, and have found this to help.

Ask. Choose. Simple.
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OK, Don't laugh when you read this.
I have shipped hundreds of Betta's using USPS, the boxes are labeled live tropical fish and of course packaged like they are live hatching eggs. All arrive back home after a show safe and sound.
During cold weather we add a heat pack to keep the fish warm. For eggs I would recommend adding a cool pack to keep egg viscosity thicker to prevent air cell separation.

I haven't tried this but when the Post Office receives a box of fish for me they are very careful to keep the box safe and in a warm, not hot, place.

If someone tries this alternative method please let me know how it works out.
Thanks,
JAC
 
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