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    Eggs in honesty box?

    I'm a bit worried that the eggs I place in the honesty box may freeze with the cold snap we're having just now.
    What will be the effect of this, will they burst or what will the punters find when they crack one open?
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

    Diversify & prosper


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    Oooh, good point. Can't you put them in a large sturdy container lined with loads of straw or shredded paper?
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    • #3
      Hmm..there's a point! ...can't you stick a broody on top of them???...although I think Glutton's idea is a wee bit better than mine!

      http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2164919AAHlP3m
      Last edited by Nicos; 20-12-2009, 10:54 AM.
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      • #4
        My box is a big thick polystyrene one which insulates summer and winter. Perhaps you could try lining your box with some sheets?
        Hayley B

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        • #5
          Leave one outside and see what happens. Then you'll know if you have to insulate them.
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          • #6
            If they freeze, they crack.

            My fridge regularly freezes itself, just for fun, so I know
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
              If they freeze, they crack.

              My fridge regularly freezes itself, just for fun, so I know
              Thats good news in a way TS as surely people wouldn't buy them if they were cracked?
              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

              Diversify & prosper


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              • #8
                Are you going to put out some cream eggs for Xmas Day???
                "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                Location....Normandy France

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                • #9
                  The lady near me has a massive poly fish box and stores here produce in there for sale.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Nicos View Post
                    Are you going to put out some cream eggs for Xmas Day???
                    No.............but I've got a few white ones now my Minorcas have layed a few!

                    Anyway...............its Crimbo not Easter!
                    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                    Diversify & prosper


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                    • #11
                      they'll crack but you may not see it until the defrost. It's also possible they will crack a little without anyone noticing which would be more dangerous

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                      • #12
                        I found out the answer to this first hand today!! One of the girls obviously laid her egg late yesterday cos I found it in the nest box when I let them all out this morning. It was frozen solid and hugely cracked no use to man nor beast (or to the chooks either)
                        My girls found their way into my heart and now they nest there

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                        • #13
                          The upside of Myrtle No-Knickers being broody is that the eggs aren't in danger of freezing
                          If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess

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                          • #14
                            I was worried about the eggs freezing. Has this happened to anyone yet ?
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by jayjay giant View Post
                              I was worried about the eggs freezing. Has this happened to anyone yet ?
                              yes- Maureen I think????
                              "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                              Location....Normandy France

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