How to ship hatching eggs

PACKING GUIDELINES

How to pack eggs for shipping

Follow these easy steps when shipping hatching eggs to ensure your shipment arrives safely:

1. Wrap each egg separately and tightly in several layers of newspaper or tissue paper.
2. Use an egg carton, place each egg in its separate compartment. Take care to ensure that each egg is snug and use enough paper to stop it from moving. Close the carton and secure with tape.
3. Wrap the egg carton with several layers of plastic or bubble wrap to avoid leakage.
4. Reinforce a larger cardboard box with additional cushioning and padding to ensure the outer box will not be crushed or damaged during transport.
5. Place the egg carton into the centre of the box, and fill any extra space with foam cushioning or additional newspaper.
6. Gently shake the box to ensure no movement and seal with tape. You may wish to label the box ‘This side up’ to avoid mishandling during transport.

How to pack an egg incubator for delivery

You may also wish to book a delivery service to ship an egg incubator along with your hatching eggs, so follow these easy steps to send egg incubators abroad.

1. Fill any space inside the incubator with paper or foam cushioning.
2. Secure any loose parts with tape, including the cover.
3. Wrap the outside of the incubator with bubble wrap or foam sheets.
4. Place the incubator inside the original box or use an appropriately sized cardboard box. Add a layer of foam or bubble wrap on the inside to reinforce the sides.
5. Fill any empty space inside with additional foam peanuts or paper.
6. Place any cables or loose accessories in a separate plastic bag and place on top of cushioning towards the top of the box.
7. Gently shake the box to ensure no movement and seal with tape. Label your box ‘Fragile’ or ‘This side up’ to minimise the risk of mishandling during transport.