If you’re looking for An Easy and Affordable DIY Eggstand to Sell Eggs this post is for you. I will show you exactly how I made this quick DIY roadside egg stand so you can do it yourself!
The Difference Between Farm Fresh and Store-Bought Eggs
When buying from a local farmer, you can ask them what they feed their hens and if the eggs are corn-and soy-free.
Some people have allergies to corn or soy which is what every chicken feed on the market consists of. This means that the polyunsaturated fat levels will be very high and sometimes inflammatory to some people.
It is best to avoid these types of eggs if you are sensitive and search for a farmer who feeds their hens an evolutionary-appropriate diet. This makes all the difference in the quality of an egg.
The other difference is that store-bought eggs can be sold up to 3 months old. From a local farmer, like the eggs I sell, they are about 2-3 weeks old max.
What I Feed My Hens
I buy this organic feed from a nearby mill. It is in pellet form and has great ingredients. Mainly, I look for organic, corn, soy-free, and vegetable oil-free feed. This has been my go-to from the beginning since they were chicks. I would buy the chick feed version. Layer feed needs to have more calcium for the egg shells!
I also buy organic scratch grains from Azure.com in bulk. The recipe is as follows:
- Combine Chicken Wheat*, Whole Oats with Hulls*, Sunflower Seeds*, and Whole Field Peas*, and Millet*
- *Organic
Too Many EGGS? Not a Problem!
I wanted to make an affordable DIY egg stand that was simple and effective. There are many ideas and cute stands to sell eggs, flowers, produce, etc. But I needed something fast and affordable.
My eggs were piling up and I needed a way to use my eggs wisely. I have other tips on how to use eggs in this blog post!
Not only am I selling eggs, but I sure am using them up in recipes. I made a custard and delicious coconut cake.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Build a Farm EggStand
The project cost for me was $10 because all the wood was scrap wood.
Here is a list of step-by-step instructions:
- Measure your cooler and mark how long the three boards need to be to cover the front and sides of the cooler
- Cut the 1″ x 12″ x 5′ into three pieces (2 Sides and 1 Front)
- Cut the 1 x 6″ x 5′ into three pieces (2 Sides and 1 Front)
- Use the Mending Braces to connect the 12″ and 6″ pieces
- Use the L Corner Brace to connect the cut pieces of wood to form the box
- You can use screws to connect the two pieces of wood or L braces
- For the two signs, attach the 2×1 on the backside with the small hinges
- Paint the signs
- Paint the box
- Place the Eggstand Box around the cooler
- Setup Roadside Egg Stand!
Easy, Affordable Egg Stand to Sell Eggs
If you're looking for a quick way to earn cash from all those eggs you have lying around, this post is for you! With this easy and affordable DIY, I will show you exactly how I made this roadside egg stand so you can do it yourself!
Materials
- Fasteners:
- (2) 1-7/16 in. W X 1-1/2 in. L Zinc Plated Zinc Narrow Hinge with screws
- (6) 1 in. H X .75 in. W X 1 in. D Inside L Corner Brace with screws
- (4) 6 in. H X 0.75 in. W X 0.131 in. Zinc Mending Braces with screws
- (1) S shaped hook and wire
- Wood:
- (1) 1" x 12" x 5'
- (1) 1" x 6" x 5'
- (1) 1" x 22" *optional*
- (2) 3' x 8" plywood for signs
- (2) 2' x 1" in to prop up the signs
Tools
- Handsaw
- Clamp
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Eye safety goggles
- Screw Driver
- Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Cooler
- Wire
Instructions
- Measure your cooler and mark how long the three boards need to be to cover the front of the cooler
- Cut the 1" x 12" x 5' ft into three pieces (2 Sides and 1 Front)
- Cut the 1" x 6" x 5' ft into three pieces (2 Sides and 1 Front)
- Use the L Corner Brace to connect the cut pieces of wood to form the front of the box
- Use the Mending Braces to connect the two pieces
- For the two signs, attach the 2x1 on the back with hinges
- Paint the signs and the box
- Place the Eggstand Box around the cooler
- Hang open sign with a S hook and wire
- Setup Roadside Egg Stand!
Notes
Break this project into two days: 1 day for the measuring and cutting.
Then the next day will be creative by drawing and painting.
*Optional* Add a 1" x 3.5" x 20" board on top of the Box for the sign showing the price of eggs with screws
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