I only have one incubator and didn't know about this so my planning is off, but these are silkies due 3/19/23, which means for me to make it 4/9/23, I have to hope they all hatch on the same day or the next at the latest, then clean and sterilize it, and set them again by 3/21. (Silkies/19 days.) I had planned to reload it anyway so we'll see if the current ones hatch on time and are okay to go to brooder in time. If so, I'll make it and will have 22 more eggs on the way for the 9th!View attachment 3399204View attachment 3399206
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14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
It's that time again! Every year, many members from all over the world come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day, April 8th, 2023 - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 2623 eggs set for hatching! If you are new to hatching, this is a great way to get a lot of help, tips, and advice. Join in the fun for the largest BYC Hatch-Along of the year!
Type of Egg Days to Hatch Set Dates Emu 49 - 55 February 12 to February 18 Muscovy duck 35 March 4 Goose 28 - 32 March 7 to March 11 Pheasant 22 - 29 March 10 to March 17 Mallard (derived) duck, goose, 28 March 11 Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl 28 March 11 Call duck and other bantam ducks 26 March 13 Bobwhite quail 23 March 16 Seramas other small bantams 19 - 21 March 18 to March 20 Chickens 21 March 18 Pigeons 17 - 19 March 20 to March 22 Coturnix quail 18 March 21 Doves 14 - 16 March 23 to March 25 Button quail 16 March 23
Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 18th, at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry set dates are listed in the spoiler above. To join the hatch-along, simply post in this thread that you wish to enter, and we will add you! Set dates for each type of domestic fowl are listed above.
This is our main chat thread for the hatch-along, where you can find anything from new friends, and awesome incubation help, to the most detailed educational discussions possible, and how could we forget the laughter and fun!
This post of the hatch-along will be updated as we move along with all the important information you will need, but if you find yourself with a question, just post it on the thread, everyone is helpful!
All of the contests are held in separate threads. To enter each contest, you must visit each contest thread, read the rules, and enter the contest.
If you end up not setting any eggs, please let us know! It makes it easier for our record-keeping and we don't have to try to track you down!
Places to find hatching eggs:
- Chicken Hatching Eggs
- The NEW Crazy 24hr AUCTION thread
- Just In Time Hatching Egg AUCTION and BIN Thread
Incubation, Hatching, & Baby Chick Threads
Educational hatching articles:
- The Beginner's Guide to Incubation
- Incubation Humidity
- Development of a Chicken Embryo Day by Day
- Candling Pics Progression Through Incubation Of Chicken Eggs
- Incubating And Hatching Muscovy Eggs
- Egg failure to hatch - Diagnosing incubation problems
- Guide to Assisted Hatching for All Poultry
- How To Incubate Hatch Eggs Using The Dry Incubation Method
- Fixing Curled Toes With Tape - Picture Tutorial and Video
The hatch-along is open to all BYC members.
All of the contests are held in separate threads. To enter each contest you must visit each contest thread, read the rules, and enter the contest. Check back here daily for links to the contests.
Check out all of the 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along contests!
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Click on a picture to enter the contest!
Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!
Hatching Fowl Photo Contest
Farthest Shipped Eggs!
All contest prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules).