15th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[casportpony]

Two contests have started:


Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set!


Farthest Shipped Eggs!

 

[casportpony]

@BantyChooks, @casportpony, @Debbie292d, @Egg Snatcher, @fluffycrow, @Iluveggers, & @Oob Child

Member with @	Setting eggs
@BantyChooks	no
@casportpony	yes
@Debbie292d	yes
@Egg Snatcher	maybe
@fluffycrow	maybe
@Iluveggers	maybe
@Oob Child	no

 

[MROO]

I am in one MAJORLY official SULK! The law has been laid down. Actually, "The Law" has been quoted. I'm already ... ummm ... "slightly" ... over the allowable limit, but who can count all those look-alike little bantams when they're all running around in the snow like that?

Regardless, the verdict has been announced by all of the Powers That Be:
"NO HATCHING UNTIL THE FLOCK DROPS BY AT LEAST TEN BIRDS!"

I guess that means I'll be sadly, but earnestly watching from the sidelines, this Spring, which has brought me to the following conclusions:
1. Life is NOT FAIR
2. My children are MEAN ... and ...
3. Chicken Math STINKS!

((( ... {{{ ... sigh ... }}} ... )))

 

[casportpony]

@ShannonsChimkens & @Pyxis, come join us!

 

[CloneFly]

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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!


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).​

How awesome! I had planned to breed some hens this spring- maybe I can convince the family to let me set the eggs a bit early

 

[Canadian Wind]

I will see what I can do. May be too early for me this year.

 

[casportpony]

Member with @	Setting eggs
@BantyChooks	no
@Canadian Wind	maybe
@casportpony	yes
@CloneFly	maybe
@Debbie292d	yes
@Egg Snatcher	maybe
@fluffycrow	maybe
@Iluveggers	maybe
@MROO	no
@Oob Child	no

 

[BantyChooks]

I am in one MAJORLY official SULK! The law has been laid down. Actually, "The Law" has been quoted. I'm already ... ummm ... "slightly" ... over the allowable limit, but who can count all those look-alike little bantams when they're all running around in the snow like that?

Regardless, the verdict has been announced by all of the Powers That Be:
"NO HATCHING UNTIL THE FLOCK DROPS BY AT LEAST TEN BIRDS!"

I guess that means I'll be sadly, but earnestly watching from the sidelines, this Spring, which has brought me to the following conclusions:
1. Life is NOT FAIR
2. My children are MEAN ... and ...
3. Chicken Math STINKS!

((( ... {{{ ... sigh ... }}} ... )))

Gotta hate those chicken laws. Perhaps they'll have leniency?

How awesome! I had planned to breed some hens this spring- maybe I can convince the family to let me set the eggs a bit early

Good luck!

I will see what I can do. May be too early for me this year.

Yes, it's quite early for a hatch in a lot of climates. Let us know what you decide.

 

[JennyHeidewald]

I plan to hatch some this year, but I have to sit and plot around getting particular chicks from the store.
I'm hoping my girls pick up laying soon, I have particular crosses I want to do.
Edit to add: I ended up with 4 hens from the 2023 Easter hatchalong.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Easter's pretty early this year, so I don't honestly know if I will be able to participate; it all depends on when my Cochins start laying again and whether they're actually breeding in early March or not. However, I am hoping to participate again this year.