Abbey Road Girl Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I have started selling my eggs, or rather selling my hen's eggs. I thought I would just invite the people who are interested to ring me up and see what's available when and if they want to buy any. I would deliver to neighbours but, as I have no car, friends would have to knock at the door. Quick exchange of money and goods on the doorstep. The neighbours should not be shocked, but the police might wonder what's going on (not that they're around all that much). I have a small ceramic basket in the shape of half an egg shell with handle. All the egg money will go into it until there's enough saved up for their next bag of organic pellets. I buy the treats and extras, but am proud of the girls being able to support themselves. The people I've sold to so far are thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I think it's a great idea, just because you choose to sell from home is no reason to worry what people would think. It's perfectly acceptable in my opinion. As for the police 'if' they should call asking what this money changing off hands is for, you have the darlings out the back to show them! I would come to you for eggs! (but I have two little girlies that love me dearly (as I do them) and give me pressies each day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 I would come to you for eggs! (but I have two little girlies that love me dearly (as I do them) and give me pressies each day) And how big, Lynsey, are your girlies' pressies now? The biggest my girls have given me was 60g, not counting the torpedo-shaped first egg that was 68g. You should see how different the garden looks now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I think the biggest was also 68g , I have stopped doing my egg tally chart it was taking over my life.. The kids weigh them each morning (if they get time) and put the date on, they always shout it's a big one!! when carrying back, but 9/10 times it's around the 50g's now.. that's their norm. Have tried to tell my 10 year old to write in small numbers on the egg, but they are huge!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I had to chuckle when I read your post! You know sometimes you do wonder what people think when they see say..half a story... very very amusing. Any way I think its great that you are doing that, as you say it also helps to pay for your girls which cant be a bad thing, and it also makes things even more neighbourly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I have started selling my eggs, or rather selling my hen's eggs. Glad you clarified that point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I get more than one pressie a day of my girlies! An egg & some poos! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 I think the biggest was also 68g , I have stopped doing my egg tally chart it was taking over my life.. Well, that's not a bad thing, Lynsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 well maybe a slight exageration.. but it was getting annoying... but no not a bad thing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 I've been amazed at how big a seemingly slight increase in egg size is actually a big increase in egg size. And I do enjoy being a "middle man" between my egg producers and eager egg buyers. The hens seem to like what they're doing and the buyers seem to be even more henthusiasitic . The poos are the frosting on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The poos are the frosting on the cake! Note to self ** If invited to afternoon tea at ARG's....hastily arrange a prior engagement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 seriously worrying what was in that truffle you gave me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 eue, frosting on the cake, hmm, my son asked only yesterday what's the white stuff on the poo. Now I can tell him it's icing not urine - lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
