How would you handle this issue?

[ebwy]

I'm afraid my response to any requests like that would be "if you pay XXX then you can have some".
If I give something it's because I chose to give it, not because people hint at me that they have some kind of right to it.

 

[redhen]

I would tell them that you are starting to sell the eggs now and barter the canned goods for things...and that before you GIVE anymore away..you want to be sure to fill all your orders and such....

 

[rancher hicks]

I just read the OP's post and a couple of others...

Who would be so ungrateful as to "sell" their mother anything? As for the rest of the family if they can afford to pay offer it to them at cost. If you like them you can invite them over for cake. If not then why associate with them at all?
Personally I give to friends in need and my kids. If my mother were alive she could have what she wants. I rarely see my siblings so giving them some eggs is no big deal, besides I love them.
"Love does not consider it's own" (self).

I like carrot cake you never offered me any.

 

[ChickenToes]

Well, it is a sticky situation. Personally, I would charge for the eggs, but give them everything else. If they don't want to pay for the eggs, ask them to chip in a few bucks for a bag of feed.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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IMO, everything else is a LOT more effort. For the eggs, all she has to do is feed and water her chickens, and yes, clean the coop. Canning is a LOT more labor intensive, including the cleanup.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Maybe a response of "Gee, mom, I miss you too. I don't have any eggs available right now, but how about coming by right now for a cup of coffee and a nice visit!"

 

[wegotchickens]

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If friends have asked, then I'd definitely have the whole crew over for a canning session.
Make it like a DIY 'pound party', where each person brings __ amount of one ingredient and $____ to cover jar cost. Then it won't sting when you send home a few jars with each person.

For example:
Mom brings __ pounds of tomatoes & $5
sis brings ___ pounds of onions & $5
friend 1 brings __ jars of vinegar & $5
friend 2 brings __ of ___ & $5

That's what I would do. Then you just have time & equipment invested, but not cash.

 

[DuckLady]

If a person was directly involved in my or my husband's conception or a direct result of our marriage, they get eggs when I have them and goodies as I make or can them as a "tester gift".

Other than that.........I am glad to help you make stuff of your own.

 

[WingingIt]

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This is great advice.


I don't see my family all that often due to distance but when I do see my Mom we trade. She brings her plum and blackberry jelly and I send her home with salsa and eggs.

 

[wildorchid053]

tell her your out too and will make somemore if she comes and helps hehehe.