Originally posted by ChronicLeakyHmmm. Interesting solution. It might have applications for your chronic, little "leaky" problem as well. 😉
Put the eggs into balloons or unlubricated condoms or something, then into the water. If you tie them in tightly, they may still crack, but everything will remain in the shell. I believe latex melts at well above the boiling point of water at atmospheric pressure, so you're fine on that score.