As a general rule, I don't do event stuff on the first day, since most things tend to be overcamped by everyone else already. Only if there's something that has a small drop chance (hallowed helm or steed, for example) will I start on the first day. Was definitely easy storming the horde cities on the last day of the Elder event for the rep and coins, since nobody was around even working on that stuff anymore. Of all 6 of my toons, only my warlock died, and only in Orgrimmar.

Hunt your eggs in a couple days and people won't care as much.