Shipping of Hatching Eggs...Information from Post Office today!!

[Three Cedars Silkies]

So I looked up on the USPS website information on "special handling" and it says that it IS offered for Priority Mail packages. When I shipped eggs today, I went to the counter and asked for "special handling". The lady was very nice but said, "That's not offered on Priority Mail." I said, "Really?? Well right here it says that it is." I handed her the print out from their website.

She kept looking and finally found how to scroll down and find it. It's $7.40 for packages under 7 pounds. So I bought it for the eggs that I shipped today. The buyer will let me know how they made it. I'm not concerned about broken eggs...more about broken air cells!! They handled the package like they would live birds and don't roll them around on the machinery.

I'll keep you posted on how they made it. Personally, I wouldn't mind paying an extra $7.40 to keep my eggs intact.

 

[chickenlittle32]

Oh wow...can't wait to find out how they do....where are the eggs being shipped to?

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

From Florida to North Carolina. Not a really long way, but I will be shipping some to Washington State in the next month or so and that will be the real test.

 

[Chicken Chat]

Wow, I didn't know you could request that. I think a lot of people would be willing to pay $7.40 if it helps to keep them from being kicked around.

 

[chicktwit]

This is great news. It'll be interesting to see if it works.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I didn't know about it either. Got a link to where to find that info?
I'm curious how the eggs travel with *special handling charge*. I have no complaints about about USPS handling my packages marked Fragile/Perishable/Eggs For Hatching Enclosed (knock...).


Good luck!
Lisa

 

[vfem]

Oh yes, I would like a link too! That is great info to have!!!

 

[chickenlittle32]

I wanted to ask is that an addition to the shipping cost? (either way it isn't bad...if it works)

 

[chickenlittle32]

Here is the link!

http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/extraservices/specialhandlingservice.htm

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Yes, it's in addition to the shipping but I ship in very lightweight styrofoam shippers and that keeps the cost way down. It looks like I can ship a dozen silkie eggs with special handling for around $15.00.