Welcome to the 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!
It's that time again! Every year, hundreds of members come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 7,629 eggs set for hatching! If you are new to hatching, this is a great way to get a lot of help, tips and advise. Join in the fun for the largest BYC Hatch-a-long of the year!
Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 29th at Noon (whatever time zone you are in)
Other poultry breed setting dates listed below...
We want to hatch on April 19th, (the day BEFORE Easter Sunday)
button quail: 16 days to hatch; set April 3rd
coturnix quail: 18 days to hatch; set April 1st
seramas: 19 days to hatch; set March 31st
other bantam and LF: 21 days to hatch; set March 29th
bobwhite quail: 23 days to hatch; set March 27th
call duck: 26 days to hatch; set March 24th
pheasant: 22 to 29 days; set March 21st - March 28th
mallard (derived) duck,goose, turkey, guinea: 28 days to hatch; set March 22nd
goose: 28 to 32 days to hatch; set March 18th - March 22nd
muscovy duck: 35 days to hatch; set March 15th
emu: approx. 53 days to hatch - set Feb 25th (for you "serious" hatchers)
TO JOIN the hatchalong 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 below.
This thread is our main chat thread for the hatchalong where you can find anything from new friends, awesome incubation help to the most detailed educational discussions possible and how could we forget the laughter and fun!
This post of the Hatchalong (1st post) 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!
You will also find Rons Daily Digests extremely helpful if you have trouble keeping up with such a fast moving thread, find them HERE
ALL CONTESTS ARE HELD IN SEPARATE THREADS,
TO ENTER each contest YOU MUST VISIT EACH CONTEST THREAD, READ THE RULES AND ENTER THE CONTESTS, SIMPLE!
Places to find hatching eggs:
BYC Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Section: Chicken Hatching Eggs
SWAP THREAD: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754060/the-new-crazy-24hr-auction-thread
JUST IN TIME HATCHING EGG AUCTION: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754077/just-in-time-hatching-egg-auction-and-bin-thread/2100_50
Contests!
Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set Winner: macondon
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-set-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #2: Creative Brooder Contest Winner: chicken pickin
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ooder-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #3: Poultry in the Snow Winner: RussellRoosters
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...w-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_12971199
Contest #4: Cutest Baby Fowl Winner: mrschofield
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #5: Decorated Egg Contest
Dyed Prize Winner: infiniti
Artistic Prize Winner: BowChickaBow
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #6: Wet Poultry Winner: austinbndr28
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ultry-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #7: Most Striking Domestic Male Fowl
Winners: zazouse and MinxFox
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...wl-contest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long
Contest #8: Edible Easter Contest
1st Place: madicakes
2nd Place: chiklee
3rd Place: LadyCluck77
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...t-for-the-5th-annual-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #9: Photo Caption Contest
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
1st Place: Medic
2nd Place: pinusresinosa
3rd Place: bugglesmommy
Contest #10: Other Fowl Contest Winner: Sahwithchicks
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-poses-of-other-fowl-no-chickens-allowed/0_50
Contest #11: Easter/Spring Fowl Photo Contest
Winner: DucksnDaffodils
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #12: Celebrity Look Alike Contest Winner: sarah654
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #13: Caption Contest #2 Winner: Hurley
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ter-hatch-a-long-photo-caption-contest-2/0_50
Contest #14: Natural Egg Photo Contest
1st Place: The Sheriff
2nd Place: chicken pickin
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...g-photo-contest-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #15: Flapper Contest
1st Place: troyer
2nd Place: Bulldogma
3rd Place: Blue Creek Farm
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...contest-for-the-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #16: Guess How Many Eggs Will Hatch
Winner: frg34
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...atch-5th-annual-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #17: Guess How Many Jelly Beans Winner: madicakes
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...eans-5th-annual-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Random Posting Contest: 3 dates/times were chosen for a free 6-month GFM for each winner.
Winner #1: LBKS
Winner #2: CibolaChooks
Winner #3: hockeydad6791
Random Funny Posting Contest
Go here for details and to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...night-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Best Hatch Participant - The most supportive member in the Hatch-a-long will win a 1 year GFM! Winner: Cynthia12
Special Hatcher Award - Corny Caleb
Thank You to @Sally Sunshine and @mlmddh for helping me with this Hatch-a-long again this year!
Daily Digest (Cliff Notes Version):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...r-the-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
It's that time again! Every year, hundreds of members come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 7,629 eggs set for hatching! If you are new to hatching, this is a great way to get a lot of help, tips and advise. Join in the fun for the largest BYC Hatch-a-long of the year!
Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 29th at Noon (whatever time zone you are in)
Other poultry breed setting dates listed below...
We want to hatch on April 19th, (the day BEFORE Easter Sunday)
button quail: 16 days to hatch; set April 3rd
coturnix quail: 18 days to hatch; set April 1st
seramas: 19 days to hatch; set March 31st
other bantam and LF: 21 days to hatch; set March 29th
bobwhite quail: 23 days to hatch; set March 27th
call duck: 26 days to hatch; set March 24th
pheasant: 22 to 29 days; set March 21st - March 28th
mallard (derived) duck,goose, turkey, guinea: 28 days to hatch; set March 22nd
goose: 28 to 32 days to hatch; set March 18th - March 22nd
muscovy duck: 35 days to hatch; set March 15th
emu: approx. 53 days to hatch - set Feb 25th (for you "serious" hatchers)
TO JOIN the hatchalong 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 below.
This thread is our main chat thread for the hatchalong where you can find anything from new friends, awesome incubation help to the most detailed educational discussions possible and how could we forget the laughter and fun!
This post of the Hatchalong (1st post) 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!
You will also find Rons Daily Digests extremely helpful if you have trouble keeping up with such a fast moving thread, find them HERE
ALL CONTESTS ARE HELD IN SEPARATE THREADS,
TO ENTER each contest YOU MUST VISIT EACH CONTEST THREAD, READ THE RULES AND ENTER THE CONTESTS, SIMPLE!
Places to find hatching eggs:
BYC Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Section: Chicken Hatching Eggs
SWAP THREAD: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754060/the-new-crazy-24hr-auction-thread
JUST IN TIME HATCHING EGG AUCTION: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754077/just-in-time-hatching-egg-auction-and-bin-thread/2100_50
Contests!
Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set Winner: macondon
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-set-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #2: Creative Brooder Contest Winner: chicken pickin
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ooder-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #3: Poultry in the Snow Winner: RussellRoosters
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...w-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_12971199
Contest #4: Cutest Baby Fowl Winner: mrschofield
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #5: Decorated Egg Contest
Dyed Prize Winner: infiniti
Artistic Prize Winner: BowChickaBow
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #6: Wet Poultry Winner: austinbndr28
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ultry-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #7: Most Striking Domestic Male Fowl
Winners: zazouse and MinxFox
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...wl-contest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long
Contest #8: Edible Easter Contest
1st Place: madicakes
2nd Place: chiklee
3rd Place: LadyCluck77
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...t-for-the-5th-annual-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #9: Photo Caption Contest
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
1st Place: Medic
2nd Place: pinusresinosa
3rd Place: bugglesmommy
Contest #10: Other Fowl Contest Winner: Sahwithchicks
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-poses-of-other-fowl-no-chickens-allowed/0_50
Contest #11: Easter/Spring Fowl Photo Contest
Winner: DucksnDaffodils
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #12: Celebrity Look Alike Contest Winner: sarah654
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #13: Caption Contest #2 Winner: Hurley
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ter-hatch-a-long-photo-caption-contest-2/0_50
Contest #14: Natural Egg Photo Contest
1st Place: The Sheriff
2nd Place: chicken pickin
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...g-photo-contest-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #15: Flapper Contest
1st Place: troyer
2nd Place: Bulldogma
3rd Place: Blue Creek Farm
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...contest-for-the-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #16: Guess How Many Eggs Will Hatch
Winner: frg34
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...atch-5th-annual-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Contest #17: Guess How Many Jelly Beans Winner: madicakes
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...eans-5th-annual-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Random Posting Contest: 3 dates/times were chosen for a free 6-month GFM for each winner.
Winner #1: LBKS
Winner #2: CibolaChooks
Winner #3: hockeydad6791
Random Funny Posting Contest
Go here for details and to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...night-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
Best Hatch Participant - The most supportive member in the Hatch-a-long will win a 1 year GFM! Winner: Cynthia12
Special Hatcher Award - Corny Caleb
Thank You to @Sally Sunshine and @mlmddh for helping me with this Hatch-a-long again this year!
Daily Digest (Cliff Notes Version):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...r-the-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50
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