How much do you sell eggs for?

[Chris King]

Just a word of caution:

Beware the "O" word (organic). Unless you're USDA-certified to use that descriptor, it's best to stick with terms such as "all-natural," "chemical-free," "antibiotic-, growth-promotant-, and pesticide-free," etc. and avoid "organic" altogether, except for phrases such as "fed an all-organic diet" (if that's true - i.e. the mill has had the feed certified organic or you're using all certified-organic ingredients in your home blend). Really, the USDA does go after small producers for using "organic" without certification. In fact, not to be a conspiracy theorist or fear-monger, but they seem to disproportionately go after the small producers because it's easier to get convictions (i.e. fines) from the "little guys."

To end on a positive note:

Do "talk up" your lovely eggs on your packaging, etc., and resist the temptation to under-price them just to compete with regular grocery stores (and forget about the big box stores altogether!). Although the market may still be small, there are enough of us who want the healthiest possible food we can manage, and even on tight budgets we're willing to pay a modest premium for healthier foods.

Have fun!

-CK-

 

[lizzybaxter]

Here in GA I am selling mixed eggs for $2 per dozen, $3 for special requests. They are all sizes, from the smaller RIR to a huge Brahma. As for packaging, I got the standard cardboard cartons through Amazon, but I include a flyer inside telling what types of chickens laid the eggs, directions to NOT wash them until ready to use, and how to tell if eggs are good using the float test. And of course my phone # to order more eggs!

 

[TeaChick]

I'll check the grocery store price and round up.
I don't think I'll size (they're all about large or extra large currently).
I like the idea of keeping an egg $ jar too!!!