The Best Containers to Carry Eggs In

Inexpensive, nutritious and a good source of protein, eggs are a wise choice of food to serve to your family for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whether you raise chickens on your rural property, keep urban chickens in your backyard or are bringing cooked eggs to a family gathering, you will need containers to safely transport them.

  1. Baskets

    • Use wicker or wire baskets to transport your eggs from the chicken coop to your kitchen or barn. When collecting your eggs from laying hens, gently place the eggs into the basket, careful not to crush or break other eggs. Don't overload your basket with eggs. Use a second basket, if needed. Baskets can be purchased at farm supply stores, department stores and through online suppliers.

    Egg Cartons

    • Commonly found in grocery stores, egg cartons safely store eggs while you transport them home. They are also a handy container when storing your eggs in your refrigerator as you can stack multiple cartons on top of each other without the worry of damage. Using cartons to store eggs produced by your laying hens will keep them safe and secure when transporting them to customers. If you're transporting several cartons, gently place them inside a plastic or wooden crate.

    Egg Flats

    • When filling larger orders or storing larger amounts of eggs, use egg flats. Although they don't have lids, egg flats can hold several dozen eggs, providing you with more flexibility when it comes to meeting the needs of commercial customers, such as restaurants and bakeries. Flats come in a variety of sizes and materials, including plastic and cardboard. Specialized flats can also be used in incubators when hatching chicks.

    Plastic Containers

    • Deviled eggs can be a hit of the party at any summer barbecue or family dinner. To make sure your delicious creations make it to the party intact, use specialized containers to help you to transport your eggs safely. Some companies sell products that allow you to store and stack your eggs safely. If you don't have a dish specifically made for deviled eggs, you can line a square or rectangular dish with paper towels and place the eggs inside. The cushioning effect of the paper towel will keep your eggs from shifting.

    Egg Handling Safety

    • Wash or sanitize your baskets on a regular basis. Eggs are known to carry Salmonella, a bacteria that can make people sick. Salmonella can be found inside and outside an egg. To avoid possible cross contamination, use new cartons or egg flats. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that harvested eggs be refrigerated. Eggs shouldn't be placed on refrigerator doors. Rather, they should be stored in cartons in the back of the refrigerator.