Lindy Loo Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 This may seem a silly question however here goes... I usually give my eggs away to friends and colleagues at work as and when I have a few to spare. A number of them have now asked me if they can buy eggs from me on a regular basis. I am happy to do this but feel awkward about putting a price on them and charging for them! I know a number of you sell your eggs to friends and at work and I wondered if you could give me some idea of what the "going rate" is. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Linda, that photo is gorgeous! I have been selling mine since Christmas, to raise money for the BHWT. I take them into work in 4's and leave them on the staffroom table. People just pop a £1 in my money box as and when I have them available. I've made over £30 so far this way. I think people pay a bit over the odds as its for a very good cause... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Rosie has just started c'harging' for the eggs we give away (when we have enough) - she has spoken to the friends and neighbours who have them and suggested that they might like to make a voluntary donation to the BHWT as and when they want to. She is logging the money she collects and it will go to BHWT when it mounts up. I'd say that £1 for 4 is a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I think £1 for 4 is a fair price If you bought half a dozen organic eggs from the supermarket you would pay about £1.65, which is just over 27p per egg Thats a good idea with the BHWT Annie, pity we don't have any spare eggs.... yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 pity we don't have any spare eggs.... yet Sounds like you're 'hatching' a plan Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wow! look at those eggs! Lovely chocolate ones ( Marrans??), beautiful white eggs & is that a blue one in the middle there? Hmmm MUST get more chickens asap! Saving up for cube! I usually give my eggs away, but occassionally people like to give me £1. I feel guilty, so I say that their £1 will buy the chucks food and they will turn it into more eggs for them. Right little factory I've got going here! Blanche & Rita are on a roll, 2 eggs a day. Audrey only laying soft ones at the moment. Had a lot of minor problems with Audrey - Broodiness, moulting, chicken cold, soft eggs. Such a shame as she is so soft & cute! I still love her tho, even if I never get any eggs from her! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Mine are £1 a hslf dozen & they come in pretty pink boxes The money goes into a huge cast iron pig I have by the frount door & when its full (many,many years down the line) I am going to treat myself to something really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wow - love the pink boxes, do you paint them? Oooo mine could be Hollyho eggs ( name of house). Hubby would kill himself laughing! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Sorry - what wording is on the pink egg box labels - can't read it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I got them on Ebay,Emma then made the labels myself. Martin has lots of pastel ones too, but I am not sure where he got his from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Ooooo thanks for that - off to look on ebay now!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 pity we don't have any spare eggs.... yet Sounds like you're 'hatching' a plan Debs ..Egg cube! Is it still arriving on the 30th Debs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 YES. I have blue, green, yellow and pink egg boxes as well as the Omlet ones. You can buy them here: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk I am getting 4 or 5 eggs a day. We've had 4 today, but Scramble is currently sat on the nesting box, so fingers crossed. I charge £1.10 for 4 and £1.60 for 6. I think that is a fair price for Organic Free Range eggs from happy hens. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=84&osCsid=7127612e7af2ff707ebe5d767b0ac900 Exact location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I sell ours at 50p per 6 eggs but as it's a regular order from a friend and her sister who I know appreciate them I don't mind karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 50p! You're being robbed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Martin! You ought to set up a market stall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 50p! You're being robbed! I guess so, but the money still mounts up all be it slowly karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Just think how much it would mount up if it was £1.60! Oh, I do give 10p to BHWT from every sale. If the people don't want to donate it's £1.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Martin! You ought to set up a market stall You can have a corner to sell your quail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 How generous of you Dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I sell mine at £1 for 6 if I sell them, but as it's to friends I don't want to charge a lot and I'm not out to make money. There's a thread on Practical poultry at the moment: http://kelseyinfo.co.uk/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1173612790/0#0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Thanks for sharing that thread Choc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
