The Rivetts Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I don't want to boast, but is anyone else finding that they can't close the Omlet egg boxes if their hens lay large eggs? I took some to our friends at the weekend, and the lid wouldn't close! Now I'm no eggspert, and I did think that 74 grammes [betty's normal egg] was a pretty decent-sized egg, but don't most 'normal' sized chickens that free-range lay this size? Should Omlet do three sizes - small [bantam], medium and large? I'd be interested to know what other forum members feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Yes, I too have a problem with our girls eggs. They dont fit my chickens are big girls and they lay big eggs, so dont get much opportunity to use the omlet boxes now, which is a shame as the chickens like their names on the boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use the Omlet boxes for Duck eggs as I only sell them 4 at a time - the def. don't close over duck eggs! I use an elastic band as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yep - same problem here. Babs lays 80+g eggs (only every other day - quality not quantity) and they def don't fit in the box. Twinks and Belles eggs do so we just tie the box up with a pretty raffia ribbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Having bantams, I have never had that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I used up my omlet boxes long ago - which were tight with the bigger eggs - and bought a huge pack of 200 recycled standard egg boxes. Thought I'd never get through them but I'm giving away 2 or 3 boxes a week just now, as well as having plenty eggs left over for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriously funky chicken Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 We found eggs got smaller as hens got older - lots of very large double yokers in the first few months - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I don't want to boast, but is anyone else finding that they can't close the Omlet egg boxes if their hens lay large eggs? any eggs would be good from our two free loaders at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Having bantams, I have never had that problem Nor me Paola, in fact ours rattle around in the boxes. I think that one of Grahams hens once laid an egg over 100g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My Blanche laid a 98g egg - I'll get hubby to photograph it and put it on the forum hopefully tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Bantam boxes would be good and yep we can't close omlet boxes with some eggs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I use the Omlet boxes for Duck eggs as I only sell them 4 at a time - the def. don't close over duck eggs! I use an elastic band as well. It's really difficult to get the top off and then to close them again, in fact the little shutter thing has ripped. Don't worry Lesley you can have a new one back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Never mind bantam boxes, I'd love a couple of bantams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Pearl is selling up all her bantams - she's moving because Terry is poorly and retiring from breeding. She's going to call me tonight and let me know what she's selling and how much she wants. I'll email you when I hear if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 oooh, I wonder if Paul would like some.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 oooh, I wonder if Paul would like some.................. ............of course he would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Pearl is selling up all her bantams - she's moving because Terry is poorly and retiring from breeding. She's going to call me tonight and let me know what she's selling and how much she wants. I'll email you when I hear if you like. Please do Clare! Shame about Pearl. Do she have any Poland/Aracauna crosses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rivetts Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 My Blanche laid a 98g egg - I'll get hubby to photograph it and put it on the forum hopefully tomorrow! Wow, that really is some egg! Betty is now laying at a consistant 82g. I took the tip from one of the contributors and tied up the last box I gave away with some ribbon. I have to admit, I can't help explaining that I have had to do that becuase my girl is laying such stupendous eggs, but I am a bit ashamed of myself for being so proud. I do think it might be a good niche market for Omlet to make special sized boxes [though it would need to make economic sense]. I don't wnat to have to resort to using other people's egg boxes, as I really like to advertise Omlet and how fantastic they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 oooh, I wonder if Paul would like some.................. ............of course he would Clare - I will come back to you! Now, I just need to think of a cunning plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 [Nor me Paola, in fact ours rattle around in the boxes. Likewise! I need small egg boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
