Who all here gives away their eggs?

[mommyof5]

I get about three dozen a day, those that can pay 2.50 that goes toward feed, and those that can't, pay in other ways. One great woman who is unable to pay trades me for photography lessons, so its a great win/win for both of us. Also just paid a 25.00 co-pay at the Drs. with eggs. gotta love my girls

 

[encorepistol]

I either sell them at work for eating or hatch what I want to keep. I feed a lot of them to the dogs also.

 

[trunkman]

I give my neighbors the first dozen if they are interested in having fresh eggs, they usually offer to pay, I say no but if you like these eggs and want more I will be glad to sell them a steady supply, They usually agree and come back for more. Surprisingly they say, I have to pay you I'm sure the feed cost you alot...

 

[Dora'smom]

My family and most of my neighbors get free eggs. I just want to help my family out, and my MIL especially loves them. My mom has been eating them, but decided to go back to store-bought white eggs, as she said that is what she was raised with in Europe, and I just think she looks at the brown ones and thinks of how my dad loved them. She didn't like the green ones, either as she said they tasted "different". I guess it's possible that they do, as the bird that lays those is low on the pecking order, and tended (until recently) to eat mostly crumble, and not so many treats/greens as the others.
As far as my neighbors are concerned, we live in a small city, and though there are no anti-chicken ordinances, we depend on their good will (and lack of complaints) to be able to maintain our flock(s). It's just a special little perk for them. . . for having us as neighbors.
I have actually sold a few dozen at my work place. Two yesterday, and will sell another dozen today to someone who didn't get a dozen yesterday.
Everyone has been very appreciative so far, and it just feels so good to be able to help others out with something so pretty, tasty and healthy.
If we have our new chicks and the original flock laying during the summer (before moult) the extras will go to a food bank.

 

[LeahOregon]

Only one of our 4 is laying yet, but we will give eggs away when we start getting too many to eat. Our neighbors are "allowing" us to keep hens, even though it's forbidden by our HOA, so we'll keep them happy (and silent) with the occasional batch of fresh eggs!

 

[ilovechickens]

I do both, I give away to those who are unemployed or have a large family, and others pay me what they can. I don't ask more than a dollar a dozen. My chickens have been a blessing to me, and their eggs are a blessing to others. I also trade Hay for the calves bedding for eggs.

 

[ZooMummzy]

I have only sold a couple dozen eggs, as a trial thing, but I never will again. One, it was just too big of a hassle (picky buyers, rude, etc) and two, I did not receive any satisfaction from it like I do when I hand a carton of eggs to someone and say "enjoy". I get over 2 dozen eggs per day and what we don't use go to neighbors, friends, my kid's friends, needy families and people at my husband's job. I've even donated them to my neighbor's church breakfasts and in April, I'm donating 20 dozen to a church retreat. I love sharing the joy my girlies give me with others. I've never had anyone not appreciate a dozen eggs.

 

[kyeschicks]

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Thats just the way it ought to be ....Neighbors helping neighbors !!!!!! I always give mine away ...lol gave some to the family across th street and a month later she sent over fresh baked Jalapeno bread her recipe from her country (Mexico) talk about set your mouth on fire !!!!!! lol...I should have known better when the 12 yr old insisted I try it right then !!!

I don't like spicy stuff

 

[10 pollos]

I have an agreement with my nieghbors, They give me thier leftovers (rice,pasta salad fruit and veg) and I give them eggs
They also wont snitch on me since I'm not really supposed to have them!!

 

[eastbaychicks]

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I love arrangements where energy is transferred from used old veggies to eggs. It is an amazing process.

I love it when people bring snails and extra greens over to my house. It's so fun and we all enjoy the time watching the birds eat the goodies.