Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

good afternoon,

Cooties, it is no doubt that the usps handles the eggs roughly,, that is why the sender has to package them so well.. If the usps handled them properly, the seller could send them in a brown paper bag ..

I would not be too hasty to give the sender a good rating, just yet.. wait and see how and if you get the replacement eggs.. smiley faces do not make the packaging any more safe ..

If they are just starting out, this can be a learning experience for them,, If they do not learn, their business will be short lived, for sure..

nice rain this morning.. I hope we get a window of clear skies tomorrow .. going to butcher another batch of pullets..

........jiminwisc.......

 

[chickendreams24]

@jvls1942
Jim,
I understand the stickers give no protection to the eggs lol but in my opinion it shows the seller cares and is trying to give a good product as well as that they want to have a good name and will try to make things right. Of course I will wait to give them good feedback until I feel as though they have made things right.
Would you mind sending me some ideas of how the seller should have packaged the eggs? I would like to pass on the info to the seller. They have offered to replace all twelve eggs. Should I ask for more even though I have the nine? I don't want to appear greedy. I am grateful that they are willing to work with us and to try to make this right. I do believe that they tried to package the eggs as well as they knew how and I think some kind advice passed along to them would both benefit them and future buyers.

We candled again and set the nine eggs last night some of the air cells have already reattached although many of those are in odd shapes. But they won't hatch at all if I don't set them so I'm giving them a chance. Fingers crossed.

 

[jvls1942]

OK, I can't find it right now, but somebody did write that the eggs should be indifidually wrapped in a double layer of bubble wrap..

this means towrap it once, and tape the wrap in place,, and then wrap it again and tape the wrap in place ..

after each egg is wrapped, put a good layer of bubble wrap in the bottom of the box. put the eggs in the center of the box and put bubble wrap on all four sides and on top..
I would put at least two inches of packing all around the eggs..
so if the box should get dented, the dent won't reach the eggs..

I would not use styrofoam packing peanuts.. they shift and allow the eggs creep to the outside edges in the box..

when you think you have enough packing, add more..

I liked the idea of using non expanding spray foam as final padding around the eggs..

keep in mind that are some sickoes at the usps,, they will literally drop kick a box marked FRAGILE I got this from a friend who worked at the usps ...

your best bet is to make the box look generic, no FRAGILE stamps..

I once sent a box and wrote all over it,, Kick it here,, Drop on this end etc etc..
It arrived without a scratch on it ..

.............jiminwisc..........

 

[jvls1942]

Quote: I found it,, I knew I saw it earlier..

Yes Cind,, that is a drum plucker..
there is also a model they call a "table top" plucker.. I think Stromberg's has some..

 

[irishrovr]

So, Irishrovr, I have two hens here that are molting, so I should not expect them to lay eggs? How long does that last?

Molting takes anywhere from a month to two or maybe even 3. Mine don't lay much at all (if any) during that time. It's a yearly thing that happens just when I want to bake more. Try not to handle them too much and keep their stress level down.

 

[irishrovr]

I spent most of my day off making and canning tons of salsa with some Lutheran church ladies for Foundations For Living in Waupaca. Later on we painted the space that will be used for a warming shelter starting October 1st. I did manage to find time to tend to the chickaroos and do some picking in the garden today. The jalapenos are beginning to be picked and the pole beans are going gangbusters. (Will trade for onions!!!)

Lovin' this rain!! Happy dance!!

 

[Cindlady]

Hi All!

Another thing I would add to packing eggs is a cross brace in the center of the box. Like a set of glasses are packed. If they can't go one for each egg, even 1 "X" in the center will help. Also, Packed tight enough so there is no shifting or shaking.

Nice rain here, enough to fill my big rubber feeding tub almost 4" deep!

Night All!

 

[Sclark73]

@jvls1942
Jim,
I understand the stickers give no protection to the eggs lol but in my opinion it shows the seller cares and is trying to give a good product as well as that they want to have a good name and will try to make things right. Of course I will wait to give them good feedback until I feel as though they have made things right.
Would you mind sending me some ideas of how the seller should have packaged the eggs? I would like to pass on the info to the seller. They have offered to replace all twelve eggs. Should I ask for more even though I have the nine? I don't want to appear greedy. I am grateful that they are willing to work with us and to try to make this right. I do believe that they tried to package the eggs as well as they knew how and I think some kind advice passed along to them would both benefit them and future buyers.

We candled again and set the nine eggs last night some of the air cells have already reattached although many of those are in odd shapes. But they won't hatch at all if I don't set them so I'm giving them a chance. Fingers crossed.

If their is anything written on the box or stickers stating there are eggs inside, you can bet they give that box an extra ride just because they can!! I thought the same thing as you with my first few eggs shipped here and then realized the thinking was backwards. I'll try and snap a pic today of the new stuff they have for packaging eggs. It's rather neat, looks like foam but it's soft. And like Jim said, don't be too quick to write pos. feedback as Ebay sellers pray on that to keep their good rating and the moment it's posted things go south.
Were the eggs sent in a priority box?

 

[Sclark73]

This came thru on my Facebook, thought it would be good reference for some of the newbies to understand when us more seasoned chicken owners talk.

Here is a list of some common abbreviations you might run into when discussing chickens on social media. I separated them into two categories for ease and organization. There are 1001 abbrevaitions for different breeds and color varieties, but I included only the most common of those since you generally won't run into the others unless you're in a breed/color-specific discussion group.

HEALTH, MEDICAL, & HUSBANDRY ABBREVIATIONS:
ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
AE = Avian Encephalomyelitis
AI = Avian Influenza (may also mean Artificial Insemination, check context)
BOSS = Black Oil Sunflower Seed
CRD = Chronic Respiratory Disease
DE = Diatomaceous Earth
DLM = Deep Litter Method
EO = Essential Oil
EYP = Egg Yolk Peritonitis
FF = Fermented Feed
IB = Infectious Bronchitis
IBD = Infectious Bursal Disease
IC = Infectious Coryza
ILT = Infectious Laryngotracheitis
IM = Intramuscular (injection)
IV = Intravenous (injection)
LAB = Lactic Acid Bacteria
MD = Marek's Disease
MG = Mycoplasma Gallisepticum
MS = Mycoplasma Synoviae
ND = Newcastle Disease
NPIP = National Poultry Improvement Plan
POL = Point Of Lay
SJW = Saint John's Wort
SQ = subcutaneous (injection)

BREED, COLOR, & MISCELLANEOUS ABBREVIATIONS:
AMs = Ameraucanas
APA = American Poultry Association
BBR or BB Red = Brown Breasted Red
BBS = Black, Blue or Splash (colors)
BCM = Black Copper Marans
BF = Bantam Fowl
BLRW= Blue Laced Red Wyandotte
BQ = Breeding Quality
BR or BPR = Barred Plymouth Rock
BSL = Black Sex Link
BYM = Barnyard Mix (mutt)
CL, CLB, or CCL = Cream Legbar (or Crested Cream Legbar--same breed)
CX or C-X = Cornish Cross (meat hybrid)
EE = Easter Egger
FBCM = French Black Copper Marans
GF = Guinea Fowl
GLW = Gold Laced Wyandotte
GSL = Gold Sex Link
HQ = Hatchery Quality
JG = Jersey Giant
LF = Large Fowl
MBC = Mixed Breed Chicken
NH = New Hampshire
NN = Naked Neck
NSQ = Non-Show Quality
OE = Olive Egger
OEG = Old English Game (standard size)
OEGB = Old English Game Bantam
Orp = Orpington
PQ = Pet Quality
PR = Plymouth Rock
PR = Production Red
RIR = Rhode Island Red
RSL = Red Sex Link
SL = Sex Link
SLW = Silver Laced Wyandotte
WLH = White Leghorn
WR or WPR = White Plymouth Rock

 

[jvls1942]

good morning,

last night we had a whole meal from the garden,,
cuke slices, potatoes, corn and chicken,, ( she should have run faster)

the chicken was one of them that we butchered on Sat.unfrozen,,
. fall off the bone tender and very good tasting.. she dressed out at 5 pounds..
these meatie pullets were raised free range and fed no commercial crumbles..
Just ground oats and corn , 50/50 ratio..

some of the chickens pester the dogs when they are fed.. Annie said she could not taste dog food in the chicken we ate .. LOL

It is iffie today for butchering,, we need an hour of no rain..
she wants to do 11 today..

my water thermometer doesn't work.. last week the water was too hot at first..
I like it to be 140* F..

the old way to test water (Annie's Grandma taught me this )
is to QUICKLY dip your finger in and out 3 times.. if it "bites" a little on the 3rd dip, it is hot enough..
If the water is rolling boiling, it is too hot,, and then DON"T stick your fingers in..

.. .......jiminwisc.........