Shipping eggs in winter

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I was planning to ship some eggs in the near future, but hadn't considered the danger of freezing. (Previously I have only shipped in warmer seasons.) Is it practical to ship eggs in cold weather and expect that they will survive? I assume that there wouldn't really be an animal cruelty concern, but I wouldn't want to disappoint the people receiving the eggs by having all of them arrive frozen to death. Any advice would be welcome.

--Beth
 
I don't think mail spends enough time exposed to freezing temperatures in transit for it to be a risk. The biggest concern is on the receiving end: if the envelope containing the eggs sits in someone's mailbox for 9 hours when it's -20, then you have a problem. I usually have them either sign for it, or arrange for a post-office pickup.
 
I agree, they are unlikely to freeze unless it happens at the receiving end. Check the predicted weather at the recipient's town, and/or discuss with the recipient how they will prevent the eggs from sitting outdoors when they are delivered.
 
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