15th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[winterwolf4]

My husband said I cannot buy more livestock, unless it is lambs from the auction. So I will not be hatching quail for Easter, but I will be hatching them after my current quail chicks start laying.

So instead I will set 42 Lavender Ameracauna eggs. Hopefully they all hatch. I have 4 people on the waiting list so far that want chicks for Easter.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

My original order got scratched....but it turned into a good thing. I found a local woman on the Ameraucana Breeders Directory with BBS Wheatens, I'll be picking them up friday the 8th, and have 6 Isabel Ameraucana and 6 Self-Blue Ameraucana eggs shipping on the 5th. I am tickled pink!

 

[Tumbleweedlynn]

I have been dying to put eggs in. But with some being shipped and think someone else sending me some at some point to check fertility I need to leave them open. Lol

Well, at some point you’ll be on the hatching end of one of these threads, I’m sure

 

[Boppo]

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15th 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, March 30th, 2024 - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 2443 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 4 to February 10
Muscovy duck	35	February 24
Goose	28 - 32	February 27 to March 2
Pheasant	22 - 29	March 1 to March 8
Mallard (derived) duck, goose,	28	March 2
Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl	28	March 2
Call duck and other bantam ducks	26	March 4
Bobwhite quail	23	March 7
Seramas other small bantams	19 - 21	March 9 to March 11
Chickens	21	March 9
Pigeons	17 - 19	March 11 to March 13
Coturnix quail	18	March 12
Doves	14 - 16	March 14 to March 16
Button quail	16	March 14

Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 9th, at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry set dates are listed in the spoiler & table 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​

• Incubating & Hatching Eggs
• Raising Baby Chicks

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

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.


15th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along Contests

Click on a picture to enter the contest!



Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest


Hatching Chick Photo Contest


Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set!


Farthest Shipped Eggs!

These contests are brought to you by our BYC Sponsors
(click to view & support them)

The hatch-along is open to all BYC members.
All contest prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules).​

The first time I ever saw a fresh hatched chick, I really thought the poor thing was dead! They still look pretty awful when the finish unzipping their egg - all bedraggled and wet. But, then they dry off, feel rested, and look so darned cute I could just squeal.

 

[Boppo]

Of course, human babies look kind of bashed up when they come out, so I guess we're even.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Hello!!! The stars have aligned and I am able to join the Hatch along this year!!

I found a reputable small farm breeder with fertile BBS Marans and Swedish Flower Hen eggs. I pick them up March 9– how lucky is that!?!?!

Time to invest in a better candler for dark eggs.
I’m looking forward to learning from everyone here!!

 

[junior67]

My original order got scratched....but it turned into a good thing. I found a local woman on the Ameraucana Breeders Directory with BBS Wheatens, I'll be picking them up friday the 8th, and have 6 Isabel Ameraucana and 6 Self-Blue Ameraucana eggs shipping on the 5th. I am tickled pink!

Oh Isabel Ameraucana! I can't wait to see them!

 

[junior67]

Well, at some point you’ll be on the hatching end of one of these threads, I’m sure

well I think I can join this one. But excited since I just found out one set of eggs (the ones I am testing fertility) will be shipped next Tue or Wed so I should have them Thurs or Fri so I can set those while I wait for the others!! They should hatch about a week apart.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Oh Isabel Ameraucana! I can't wait to see them!

Hopefully lots of puff balls!

 

[Paula Ashley]

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15th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

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Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest

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Hatching Chick Photo Contest
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Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set!
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Farthest Shipped Eggs!

If you have not joined the fun in the 15th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!

These contests are brought to you by our BYC Sponsors
(click to view & support them)​

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