UPDATE...VERY DISAPPOINTED...1st Eggs .... 2nd order arrived! YAY

[Tuffoldhen]

I know that if the second box came packaged like that and not in any better shape I would ask for my refund too....anyone that sells shipping eggs has a responsibility to package in a safe manner...That doesn't mean that shipping can't still mess up a person having a hatch and there still not be any growth or development (everyone should know that shipping eggs are a risk to having a hatch) but atleast I would know my hatching eggs were packaged in a decent manner....

 

[ruth]

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Gee - I hope that's it. I swear I thought they were scrambled eggs.

 

[jimnjay]

I have to disagree about adding eggs a week later. The hatching process is extreamly messy. The water gets rank in the bottom and there is lots of hatching residue, fuzz and menbrane. The temperature will not be a problem but cranking the humidity up to over 65% will have an affect on the developing eggs. If you choose to add the eggs, I recommend you find a way to keep them at temp while you clean out the incubator after the first hatch. Bacteria can affect your hatch and there will be plenty 5 days after the first group hatch.

 

[Blisschick]

HOLY COW! Someone needs to tell this seller how to pack her eggs. Packing them in the carton like that is the worst way to ship eggs. Either this seller is new or is just out for a fast buck.

 

[BirdBrain]

Why don't you try making an incubator out of a Styrofoam cooler and use that as the hatcher. That way you can move the older babies over at day 18 and let the new ones continue to develop.

 

[MaransGuy]

I'm sorry to see that your eggs did not make it and know how disappointing it can be. My opinion on both subjects: First, I don't think the photos show anywhere near enough detail for us to crucify the shipper. The last two batches of eggs I received had each egg wrapped in some papertowel and placed in egg cartons. The cartons were then packed with newspaper around them in a box. Both shipments arrived without a single crack and I had very high hatch rates. I do agree that, due to some dysfunctional postal employees, labelling the box in that manner is asking for trouble. I'm sure that the shipper had only the best intentions and probably does not think the same way those disturbed individuals do. I have owned a mail-order company for 15 years (non-poultry) and know from many experiences just how horribly crushed, beaten and kicked boxes can get in transit. It appears to me that the sides of that box show signs of severe stress that no egg could survive.

Regarding the mixed hatch dates, although it is not something I like to do, I just finished a hatch in that very manner. It is true that hatching is very messy and can lead to a lot of bacterial build-up but I had 100% hatch rate on my later eggs. Again, it is not the best choice but I don't think that it will necessarily be a failure. If it were me, I would candle the existing eggs when the new ones arrive as they should be easy to see if they are developing by that time. Considering how badly shaken up the box was, I am afraid that there may not even be a situation to be concerned about.

Richard

 

[mergmet]

I agree with Richard.

If it were me I would candle and dispose of any not developing.

If you are not sure or concerned about the timing of two batches AND the new eggs are in great condition, I would get rid of these and just incubate the new ones.

I have buff orpingtons and would be happy to send you a dozen for just the shipping if the new ones don't come in good shape. I'd like to prove that not all ebay sellers package badly!

keep us posted!

Margaret

 

[Layin Eggs]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I know it is hard to tell from the pics, but the eggs were individually wrapped in paper towel and then placed in an egg carton. The egg carton was then wrapped in newspapers to cushion the box a bit. I was expecting a bigger box and individually wrapped eggs (bubble wrap or something like that). I had never ordered before so didn't really know what to expect but I did find it odd that it was in an egg carton. Is this normal? how do you all package your eggs for shipping?


Thanks again for everyones help.

 

[kstaven]

Shipping in an egg carton does work well if the eggs are snug AND there is LOTS of cushioning around the carton. Have had many eggs shipped to me from the east coast like that. Newspaper for cushioning is a BAD idea in my opinion.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I have received lots of shipped eggs, all packed with bubble wrap..packing peanuts...shedded papers...even egg cartons packed in and once some foam bedding material that was impressive to say the least....

I would have been very displeased to receive eggs like you had shipped to you even if just acouple were cracked....