Customers at the farm gate often ask why two crates of thirty eggs can differ by more than a thousand naira. The answer is the scale. We grade every egg by weight before it goes into a crate, so a crate of large eggs carries roughly a fifth more egg than a crate of pullets.
How we grade
| Grade | Weight per egg | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Large | 60g and over | Breakfast, frying, homes that eat eggs whole |
| Medium | 53 to 60g | Everyday cooking, small restaurants |
| Pullet | Under 53g | Boiled eggs for school lunches, budget buys |
| Cracked | Any size, shell cracked | Bakeries and kitchens using them the same day |
Pullet eggs are not poor eggs
Pullet eggs come from young hens in their first weeks of lay. The yolk is just as rich; there is simply less of it. For boiled eggs, small snacks and children's portions, a pullet crate is often the best value per meal.
Cracked crates, used the same day
A small share of eggs crack in collection. We never mix them into good crates. Instead they are sold separately for bakeries, caterers and kitchens that break them into a bowl that morning. They must be refrigerated and used within a day.
Which crate for which buyer
- Homes: large or medium, one crate a fortnight for a family of five
- Bakeries: cracked for batter, medium for glazes
- Hotels and caterers: large on a weekly standing order
- Schools: pullet crates, delivered before the first term week
Prices move with feed costs, which follow maize and soya. The board on our site shows each week's price and the eight-week trend, so you can see the direction before you order.
