shipping eggs- shavings vs bubble wrap?

[klf73]

I have bought LOTS of shipped eggs over the last couple of years. I have had them packed a lot of different ways. I am not completely a fan of individually wrapping an egg in bubble wrap and here's why. If you have ever taken an egg out of the fridge and let it set, gets wet right? Well with all the temp changes in flight etc I have gotten eggs that were damp when I unpack and would think I could attribute it to this fact. Does this affect hatchability? I have no idea as there are so many other factors that could have affected those eggs.
I recently received eggs packaged in shavings. Messy to unpack, but I liked it. It didn't take me an hour to unwrap and all eggs showed up perfect. I sent some eggs free to someone last year like this and if I remember correctly they didn't like it (I sent them at my cost too so free is free right, btw they were all intact). I would love to sell eggs but I don't have an hour to package them (yes I sent a box like this too). I also just got a box from Okiehen that had the eggs wrapped in a napkin, then in bubble wrap, which would solve the moisture issue for the most part IMO (all came intact even though the box was crushed, will post pics in a new thread later) but the packaging alone must have taken forever (much appreciated btw) but I don't have that time

So, is there anything wrong with using clean shavings? downside?
is bubble wrap alone really good for the egg?

I have the problem of overanalyzing everything, probably part of my OCD

feel free to add your thoughts, observations, experience etc

 

[rancher hicks]

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You've mentioned 3 times the time involved, which leads me to believe that you just don't want to take the time. That of course is up to you and I don't condemn your for it. There is one other thing to be considered when packageing eggs. That's whether one method results in a better hatch than the other. I have only received on shipment of eggs and have posted pics. I would suggest that receivers take pics as they open the shipment for all to see.

There are many variables in egg shipments. One being whether the eggs were stored before shipping and where. Eggs stored in a cool refridgerator at the proper temp can yield "damp" eggs. From pics I've seen it is clear some sellers are shipping old eggs. Some may have just pulled eggs out of their fridge. I just purchased eggs some of which where so dirty I tossed them out. I won't be surprised if none of the others hatch.
My point being how eggs are packaged is only one part that affects hatchability.

So to answer your questions. Is there anything wrong with using clean shavings? Not if you are fine with it.

Is bubble wrap alone really good for the egg? The only way to determine that is to do some research keeping a log of how eggs were shipped, their age at shipping, whether or not they were stored before shipping, where they were shipped from, were they washed before shipping. In general recording all the "variables" that can affect the hatchability of the eggs.

I recently did a study of my own eggs as to whether storing them pointy end up was better than storing them pointy end down. The results were that of the three breeds of eggs I used one of each did not hatch. Each one of those that did not hatch were stored pointy end up.
Based on this one experiment the conclusion would be that "eggs stored pointy end down have a better hatch rate, than those stored pointy end up". More research is needed.

 

[Funky Feathers]

Shavings are very heavy, it cost me $22 to ship 8 eggs a few states away! Never again. Bubble wrap all the way. Been using it for 7 years, no problems.

 

[adorable]

I got some shipped eggs that was in popcorn. It is very light. I really like that idea.

 

[Elite Silkies]

Fattie do you wrap them in bubble wrap and then put them in an egg carton or just inside the box?

 

[redhen]

I wrap mine in bubble wrap..then i set them either inside a clean kool-aid or grits or oatmeal cardboard tube (you know the kind i'm talking about??)
i havent ever had a broken egg yet...

ooh..i also use crumpled up newspaper or something else cushy in the box too... along with the bubble wrap and the cardboard tubes...
sometimes if i dont have the cardboard food tubes.. i use those big envelopes with bubble wrap already inside of them... i'll wrap the eggs in bubble wrap and then set them inside the envelopes.. on a bed of crumpled paper or something...

 

[klf73]

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You've mentioned 3 times the time involved, which leads me to believe that you just don't want to take the time. That of course is up to you and I don't condemn your for it. There is one other thing to be considered when packageing eggs. That's whether one method results in a better hatch than the other. I have only received on shipment of eggs and have posted pics. I would suggest that receivers take pics as they open the shipment for all to see.

There are many variables in egg shipments. One being whether the eggs were stored before shipping and where. Eggs stored in a cool refridgerator at the proper temp can yield "damp" eggs. From pics I've seen it is clear some sellers are shipping old eggs. Some may have just pulled eggs out of their fridge. I just purchased eggs some of which where so dirty I tossed them out. I won't be surprised if none of the others hatch.
My point being how eggs are packaged is only one part that affects hatchability.

So to answer your questions. Is there anything wrong with using clean shavings? Not if you are fine with it.

Is bubble wrap alone really good for the egg? The only way to determine that is to do some research keeping a log of how eggs were shipped, their age at shipping, whether or not they were stored before shipping, where they were shipped from, were they washed before shipping. In general recording all the "variables" that can affect the hatchability of the eggs.

I recently did a study of my own eggs as to whether storing them pointy end up was better than storing them pointy end down. The results were that of the three breeds of eggs I used one of each did not hatch. Each one of those that did not hatch were stored pointy end up.
Based on this one experiment the conclusion would be that "eggs stored pointy end down have a better hatch rate, than those stored pointy end up". More research is needed.

LOL, it isn't a matter of WANTING to take the time it is HAVING the time. I have 7 children (14, 11, 9, 6, 4, 2, 3mo) my 4yo is autistic and my husband is deployed to afghanistan. I have 3 on swim teams, on in MMA, one takes horseback riding, one in choir and probably a couple other things I am forgetting at the moment. While I do get time to sit on my computer while I am feeding the 3mo, I very rarely have free hands. When dh gets back I will have time but until then my TIME is very valuable which is why I probably mentioned it so much

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I wrap them in bubble wrap and then put them in the shipping box and cushion them with lots of shredded paper.. I have had eggs shipped to me in bubblewrap and then placed into a carton. I dont like shipping eggs in shavings, and the only way I will order hatching eggs is if they are wrapped in bubblewrap.

 

[onthespot]

I ship mine in sheets of newspaper, place the egg in the middle of a full sheet, and grab it from underneath with my other hand, crunch and twist the paper gently making a really nice crush zone 360 degrees, and press them firmly into the box. I can fit two dozen like that in a medium flat rate box, around 32 in a large one. using two layers. Hardly ever hear of one being broken. Every now and then it happens though... Just takes about ten seconds per egg, newspaper is free, biodegradeable, burnable, recycled, absorbs moisture, cushions the egg, no tape needed, and if the person is totally bored when they get the eggs, they can read it again, LOL.

 

[rancher hicks]

Quote:
You've mentioned 3 times the time involved, which leads me to believe that you just don't want to take the time. That of course is up to you and I don't condemn your for it. There is one other thing to be considered when packageing eggs. That's whether one method results in a better hatch than the other. I have only received on shipment of eggs and have posted pics. I would suggest that receivers take pics as they open the shipment for all to see.

There are many variables in egg shipments. One being whether the eggs were stored before shipping and where. Eggs stored in a cool refridgerator at the proper temp can yield "damp" eggs. From pics I've seen it is clear some sellers are shipping old eggs. Some may have just pulled eggs out of their fridge. I just purchased eggs some of which where so dirty I tossed them out. I won't be surprised if none of the others hatch.
My point being how eggs are packaged is only one part that affects hatchability.

So to answer your questions. Is there anything wrong with using clean shavings? Not if you are fine with it.

Is bubble wrap alone really good for the egg? The only way to determine that is to do some research keeping a log of how eggs were shipped, their age at shipping, whether or not they were stored before shipping, where they were shipped from, were they washed before shipping. In general recording all the "variables" that can affect the hatchability of the eggs.

I recently did a study of my own eggs as to whether storing them pointy end up was better than storing them pointy end down. The results were that of the three breeds of eggs I used one of each did not hatch. Each one of those that did not hatch were stored pointy end up.
Based on this one experiment the conclusion would be that "eggs stored pointy end down have a better hatch rate, than those stored pointy end up". More research is needed.

LOL, it isn't a matter of WANTING to take the time it is HAVING the time. I have 7 children (14, 11, 9, 6, 4, 2, 3mo) my 4yo is autistic and my husband is deployed to afghanistan. I have 3 on swim teams, on in MMA, one takes horseback riding, one in choir and probably a couple other things I am forgetting at the moment. While I do get time to sit on my computer while I am feeding the 3mo, I very rarely have free hands. When dh gets back I will have time but until then my TIME is very valuable which is why I probably mentioned it so much

Well it looks to me like you've got at least 3 more pairs of hands with the 14,11,and 9 year olds. They should be able to open and unpack eggs or at least keep an eye on the other 4 while you do it.