Organizing Eggs for Sale

[minus10gmt]

I wasn’t sure which forum to post this in! I would love to hear what methods people use to organize eggs for sale, for proper turnover. Containers, labeling, etc. Photos welcome! I especially appreciate DIY ideas as I am on a tight budget.

 

[imnukensc]

I don't sell eggs, but I date every carton with the date the first egg(s) go in the carton. I just write on the carton with a pen.

 

[minus10gmt]

I don't sell eggs, but I date every carton with the date the first egg(s) go in the carton. I just write on the carton with a pen.

Yes that’s what I did when it was just for personal use. Now I think I will suggest people provide their own cartons or containers when they can, so need an organization system as I expect up to a dozen per day, at times.

 

[aart]

I expect up to a dozen per day

That's a lot of eggs!
Are you selling to individuals or to stores?
Might want to check into your local regulations as to how eggs must labeled for sale to the public.

 

[minus10gmt]

That's a lot of eggs!
Are you selling to individuals or to stores?
Might want to check into your local regulations as to how eggs must labeled for sale to the public.

Thank you, I’m aware of the local regulations. Do you have any organization or storage ideas?

 

[aart]

Thank you, I’m aware of the local regulations. Do you have any organization or storage ideas?

Date each carton, put labels for new dates over old dates when reusing cartons.
I've never had even one dozen egg stack up, so not hard to keep them in order.

 

[minus10gmt]

I've never had even one dozen egg stack up, so not hard to keep them in order.

Makes sense. With our smaller flock (now all old ladies) we never had enough stack up. With 14 new birds, I will have more than I need, and, at times, could end up with a dozen per day. I expect to dispatch a few and sell and/or share extra eggs with friends and neighbors.

Should have made clear I’m looking for a solution other than using egg cartons. I’ve looked at wooden boxes and spiral baskets for this purpose.

 

[aart]

Should have made clear I’m looking for a solution other than using egg cartons. I’ve looked at wooden boxes and spiral baskets for this purpose.

Why don't you want to use cartons?

 

[Kiki]

Write the date on each egg as you collect it.

 

[minus10gmt]

Why don't you want to use cartons?

It’s been my experience that the cartons get gunked up and, where I live, can harbor a small degree of moisture. This inquiry was intended to investigate options.

I’ll probably end up just labeling and stacking cartons without tops on them for storage and turnover to ensure good air circulation, keep them dry and fresh. Thank you again.