Shirl Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'm after some pretty egg boxes that hold only 4 eggs. I like to give eggs away but don't always have enough to give 6 away so would like the boxes that just hold 4 eggs. Obviously there are the omlet ones but they aren't pretty and they're fairly expensive compared to some. Also do you give away your freshest eggs or the oldest ones? I always give away the freshest because otherwise I feel mean but what do others do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'd like to know the answer to that too . Just had a look on eBay but they only have 1/2 dozen boxes. I too feel bad giving away the oldest eggs so I tend to give away the ones in the middle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 id like a box to hold 4 as well so hoping someone comes along soon and gives us a answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I never found any apart from the Omlet ones, I ended up with pink half dozen boxes from Flyte so Fancy. And we never have any "old ones", if we don't use them they're gone straight away! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hmm looks like I'm not going to be in luck . Our old eggs aren't exactly old only a week at most but I like to be fairly frugal because my lot are a bit fickle and only lay when it suits them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 ive been searching but nothing as yet even a friend was helping me cant find any only things i have found is labels which u could put onto omlet boxes ? http://www.eggcartons.com/category-exec/category_id/42/nm/Printed_Labels not as nice though as a printed boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishY Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I've just been shopping to the co-op and they had boxes of four eggs, they were eggs from scotland, i was nosing at the price of eggs in the shop. The omlet boxes are the only 4 egg ones i have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Good idea Debbie I was going to suggest labels onto omlet boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonX Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Maybe we should all get in touch with omlet & plead with them to make pretty ones. If there was enough of us enquiring then surely it would be worth them looking into it. Or maybe we should go to Dragons Den with this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonX Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ps does anyone know why my signature has come out with out the pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ps does anyone know why my signature has come out with out the pictures? Remove the star and do not leave a space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazela Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Terry's Chocolate orange use to make individual "hen-sized" filled eggs for Easter. My OH loves them and they come in boxes of 4 in plain orange. I thought this year I'd get him a huge supply and take the choccie eggs out of the boxes and use them for my hen's eggs - but I couldn't find them anywhere. I suppose Terry's had the same problem sourcing the 4 egg box like us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 About the egg boxes i don't really know... not an egg box expert. I tend to give really fresh eggs but it's up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 try experimenting with cutting up big egg trays, and tying top and base together with raffia/ ribbon, etc; friends want the eggs, and the packaging is an extra that goes where???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 try experimenting with cutting up big egg trays, and tying top and base together with raffia/ ribbon, etc; friends want the eggs, and the packaging is an extra that goes where???? I think that's a really good idea freddie. The cut up egg trays would be easy to paint bright colours and decorate. I always give away the freshest eggs just in case they aren't eaten straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 That's a great idea, Freddie . I've been experimenting with making a "net" using Word to make an egg box but it's too much of a faffle. I think I'll save the brown paper bags I get with my fruit & veg box & tart them up with a label or string or something . (The art dept at school has loads of large egg trays - I'm sure they wouldn't miss a few .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine1709 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I found some 4 egg boxes by doing a google search. They were £7 for 40 but only came in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I think you mean these ones from Flyte so Fancy Elaine.. http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/henhouse/Four_Egg_Egg_Boxes.html I bought them a while back. As i have four girls i thought it made sense With Postage it comes to £9.50 for 40. Which is almost 24p a carton. Plain blue. Omlet with postage comes to £6.40 for 20. Which is 32p a carton. Omlet design on grey. I split the box with my mum so we got 20 cartons each and designed my own labels detailing my girls names, likes and dislikes. They do lovely pink half dozen boxes too. nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 You can buy them from Flyte so Fancy for £7.00 plus £2.50 delivery for 40 egg boxes (I make this about 24p per box). Here is a link to them - they are blue however but you could add your own stickers or a bit of original artwork to make them personal as the top of the box is blank. Flyte so Fancy are a great online store too, lots of choice, fast delivery and helpful to boot. I'm going to order some once I have used up my supply of Omlet ones I think so I can add my own design. http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/henhouse/Four_Egg_Egg_Boxes.html As far a giving away your freshest eggs don't forget that any eggs you get in the supermarket at going to be (at the very best) 2 weeks old before they hit the shelves so if you are giving your 1 week old eggs they will still be fresher than anything they could buy and tastier by far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I keep meaning to buy some 4 egg boxes but haven't got round to it. Now my girls seem to be on a go-slow, I'm wondering if it's worth it now . Maybe in the Spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Stoice - looks like I've copied your post, think I click on post reply and went of to do something before submitting it - you must have sent yours through whilst I was on my little errand! Sorry!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thanks everyone this is an old post resurrected. I bought the blue boxes but have hardly used any since I got them. In part because I keep meaning to make lovely labels for them and I just haven't got around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I know this is a very old thread but just wanted to add...I did buy some of the blue 4 egg, egg boxes a long time ago...I'm running low so just took a look at the website again in the hope that they are selling a mixed colours bundle like they do for the half dozen boxes but sadly they don't We are a family of six and love eggs so we get through lots although I do like to give away boxes of 4 eggs to friend and neighbours I stamp my egg boxes with a chicken stamp I was lucky enough to find at a craft fair ) Very best wishes... Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...