diff --git a/lib/galaxy/eggs/__init__.py b/lib/galaxy/eggs/__init__.py
index f9ce4b4e4a3..aade74a8233 100644
--- a/lib/galaxy/eggs/__init__.py
+++ b/lib/galaxy/eggs/__init__.py
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ class EggNotFetchable( Exception ):
             self.eggs = eggs
         else:
             self.eggs = [ eggs ]
+    def __str__( self ):
+        return ' '.join( self.eggs )
 
 class PlatformNotSupported( Exception ):
     pass