Mahonri's 3rd Annual, BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

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3/18/12 at 7:52pm

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These are the 9 Marans eggs that I set this morning!

kristen

10 bantam Mille Fleur Cochins, 1 bantam Blue Cochin, 2 Easter Eggers, 19 mixed chicks .....Stay at home wife to one very indulgent husband, mom to 3 kids (25, 19, 17), one grandson (3), 3 dogs (Labrador, Golden, mutt), 2 cats

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10 bantam Mille Fleur Cochins, 1 bantam Blue Cochin, 2 Easter Eggers, 19 mixed chicks .....Stay at home wife to one very indulgent husband, mom to 3 kids (25, 19, 17), one grandson (3), 3 dogs (Labrador, Golden, mutt), 2 cats

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3/18/12 at 7:54pm

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Originally Posted by Lark Rise

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/625456/mahonris-3rd-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/5930#post_8614744

Uh-oh....only 6 of my 7 eggs can be seen. I don't think I can get a pic of all 7 in the Brinsea mini adv.

I hope I don't get DQed.

I believe you!

Keeper of 26 hens, 4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES! Time to SELL some chickens!

"With God, ALL things are possible."

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Keeper of 26 hens, 4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES! Time to SELL some chickens!

"With God, ALL things are possible."

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3/18/12 at 7:56pm

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Originally Posted by Lark Rise

"Small Batch Best Hatch Rate

This contest is for those hatching less than 24 eggs - we don't want to punish those who have not caught the Big Batch Fever yet!

Hatch contestants may set up to 23 eggs. Post a picture on set day showing the number of eggs you have set and also fill out the hatching spreadsheet with that amount. These eggs may be under a broody or in an incubator. You must post your picture and your number in the spreadsheet by Monday, March 19th to be entered in the contest. When the hatch is over, post one picture showing clearly the number of chicks you hatched and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have your pictures and spreadsheet filled out by 3 days after hatch date. Best hatch rate wins! In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by random drawing.

Prize: a 6 month GFM"

Where do I find the hatching spreadsheet??

There is a link on post #1

Keeper of 26 hens, 4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES! Time to SELL some chickens!

"With God, ALL things are possible."

...

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Keeper of 26 hens, 4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES! Time to SELL some chickens!

"With God, ALL things are possible."

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3/18/12 at 7:58pm

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Originally Posted by dkcrumly

These are the 9 Marans eggs that I set this morning!

kristen

Beautiful!

Wonderful family, very understanding husband when it comes to chickens, dogs, birds, one big Golden Retriever, and thankful to the Lord for all!

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Wonderful family, very understanding husband when it comes to chickens, dogs, birds, one big Golden Retriever, and thankful to the Lord for all!

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3/18/12 at 7:59pm

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Originally Posted by moetrout

Alittle advice please....my LG (w/fan) is at 20% humidity. I have all 3 wells filleds with water. I have added a wet paper towel off to the side on top of the wire screen. That will get it up to 25% and then it just drops back down. What percent humidity whould I be aiming for? Anyone with experience with LG's? I'd like to know if you fill all 3 wells at the start how often do you need to refill them. Right now I can't see what is going on with the water in the wells because the eggs obstruct the view. So what percent humidity and how ofter do you have to refill your wells on your forced air LG???

Sounds like you need to check your hygrometer, that sounds suspiciously like a malfunctioning one. Try the salt in a bag method

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Originally Posted by Lark Rise

"Small Batch Best Hatch Rate

This contest is for those hatching less than 24 eggs - we don't want to punish those who have not caught the Big Batch Fever yet!

Hatch contestants may set up to 23 eggs. Post a picture on set day showing the number of eggs you have set and also fill out the hatching spreadsheet with that amount. These eggs may be under a broody or in an incubator. You must post your picture and your number in the spreadsheet by Monday, March 19th to be entered in the contest. When the hatch is over, post one picture showing clearly the number of chicks you hatched and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have your pictures and spreadsheet filled out by 3 days after hatch date. Best hatch rate wins! In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by random drawing.

Prize: a 6 month GFM"

Where do I find the hatching spreadsheet??

There is only one spreadsheet for all the contests, link is on page one. Good luck!

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens

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3/18/12 at 8:00pm

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Originally Posted by ragerkid2

Well, heres my list!

2 barred Cochins

2 blue orpingtons

4 black/blue Marans

2 splash Marans

It's a small bunch compared to some, but I won these eggs and it's my fist time hatching so it is great for me :) I'm using a little giant still air incubator that has a turner that my dads friend gave me. I'm super excited! Love this thread! I spend so much time in it!!! :)

Congrats on the win, and good luck on your first hatch. With participants all over the world (and one insomniac thread starter) I imagine any time you have a question there will probably be someone on here to help you.

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Yesterday I went to a few lighthouses along the Maine coast...

That reminds me. in the early pages you posted a pic you took of a lighthouse and I was going to ask if you would mind sharing that picture. It was so pretty I wanted to frame it and hang it in my house.

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What kind of roo is that and how can I get one?

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says~~"Oh Crap, She's up!"
Join the Easter Hatch-A-Long http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/625456/mahonris-3rd-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long

Join us for fun and prizes........ MAP is HERE

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Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says~~"Oh Crap, She's up!"
Join the Easter Hatch-A-Long http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/625456/mahonris-3rd-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long

Join us for fun and prizes........ MAP is HERE

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3/18/12 at 8:02pm

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whispering to Kim........ I am in Utah, not CA

LOl OK.........Still freezing hehe

Learn About The Egg Train! Egg Train State Coordinators Join The Egg Train
Wife of Bill Riley 2/4/49-7/12/10 Save a spot for me! Need hatching eggs?

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Learn About The Egg Train! Egg Train State Coordinators Join The Egg Train
Wife of Bill Riley 2/4/49-7/12/10 Save a spot for me! Need hatching eggs?

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3/18/12 at 8:10pm

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Sorry SCG I just couldn't resist

Nighty Night All!

Turkey Hatchalong!

Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings.

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Turkey Hatchalong!

Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings.

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3/18/12 at 8:11pm

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Originally Posted by thebirdguy

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Originally Posted by HortonFarms

I am the same way. last five hatches 25 girls and 1 boy

What most of us would give for odds like that!! I had a hatch of 10 out of 12 shipped FBCMs last year and got 8 roos!!

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Originally Posted by Mahonri

Yup... it will be unbearable for a few months.. JUNE, JULY & AUGUST.

Thank the good Lord for AC and a swimming pool.

That is when the rest of us are glad we don't live in Phoenix!!! I am super jealous of the fresh garden veggies right now though!!

BTW I learned today that Drivers Licenses in Arizona are issued with an expiration date of Age 65 Now I know plenty of people that are middle aged (65 +) that are excellent drivers and very responsible but the thought of some people I know in their 20s having a drivers license they don't have to renew for 40+ years is a scary thought!!!

I'm nearly terrified in parking lots when my young children are with me. THe maniacs. Often young drivers, but only 50% of the time. People around here drive like there are no rules.

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I candled my 8 turkey eggs tonight and 7 are dancing away!!! the last one had a blood ring... I'm excited since these are from my birds and are my first eggs...

How fun is that!

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Originally Posted by superchemicalgirl

Yesterday I went to a few lighthouses along the Maine coast...

That reminds me. in the early pages you posted a pic you took of a lighthouse and I was going to ask if you would mind sharing that picture. It was so pretty I wanted to frame it and hang it in my house.

I thought the same thing!!! Reminded me of home and the ocean.

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Eggs available: Bourbon Red and Sweetgrass Turkeys

Black Copper Marans, Buff Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex