Egg identification codes

How we manage our egg quality

– Our eggs are collected over a four-day period before being dispatched. Interstate orders shipped on Monday and Tuesday are fulfilled with eggs collected from the previous Thursday to Monday morning. To streamline our process and focus on delivering quality, we do not individually date each egg. Given our volume—over 130 eggs daily during peak season—it’s more efficient for us to incubate any unsold or older eggs on a weekly basis for us, as we also offer dayold and pullets during hatching season.

– As we detail in our Hatching Tips (Click to view), that an egg’s embryo begins to develop with the start of incubation, not at the time of laying. It means the countdown to viability starts with you, not us. Based on studies, the fertility of our eggs, as it starts to decline after 10-14 days from the date they are laid.

– Each egg undergoes a thorough inspection for any signs of cracks or damage, and every egg is individually stamped as a mark of our commitment to quality.

– Upon collection, we label each egg to identify the pen it was collected from, ensuring there is no mix-up. Our egg identification codes are as follows: