12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[cfremder]

8 out of 9 have hatched so far. Best I've ever done. Awesome to wake up to 3 more peeping chicks.

 

[AmesHillFarm]

The one I helped made it out. Sadly lost a second one, started to zip, then stopped. Another pip near the center of the egg. Looked fine when I opened up.... maybe suffocated. ☹
Pic is the guy that made it out. Extra gooey, but otherwise looks ok.

 

[Riv-6]

Happy Easter Everyone! View attachment 2598676

My hatch is officially complete!
First hatch 3/26/21-3/27/21: 100% (started with 22, No infertile, No quitters, 22 live chicks)
- Polkies (Silkie/Polish Crosses)
- 9 eggs were unwashed and collected within 2 weeks
- 13 eggs were washed and stored in the refrigerator for about 3-4 weeks. (she lost her hen so we figured what’s the harm in trying!)

Second hatch 4/3/21: 71% SHIPPED EGGS (started with 48, 3 infertile, 13 quitters, 32 live chicks)
- Blue/Black Silver Birchen & Wheaten Marans from Gypsy Hen (1 infertile, 5 early quitters, 1 late quitter that was dwarfed, short pudgy little toes, legs, beak, and neck)
- Lavender & White Ameraucanas, & a few Olive Eggers from Gypsy Hen (2 infertile, 7 early quitters)
- 50 eggs received, 2 were cracked so I didn’t set them. Set 48 eggs.

Overall I'm really happy with my hatches! Good luck to those that are still hatching and I hope everyone has a wonderful day! View attachment 2598677

Brooder of fluff.
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Congratulations! Sounds like you had a great hatch!

 

[Strange Hatter Farms]

Sadly the crushed eggs didn’t hatch, even with the wax.
But not a total loss. Meet Penguin! I have no idea what she/he is, but he/she is neat looking. (I think its one of the EE Roosters and not the Ayam Cemani)

 

[LowcoMatt]

First.

 

[casportpony]

These contests are still accepting entries!

Edible Easter Contest
Natural Egg Photo Contest
Easter Basket Contest!
Egg Decorating Contest!
Count the Candy!
Hatching Chick Photo Contest

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Edible Easter Contest​	Natural Egg Photo Contest​
Easter Basket Contest!​	Egg Decorating Contest!​
Count the Candy!​	Hatching Chick Photo Contest​

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[Cynthia12]

 

[CSolis]

There must be something about me going in the BR to read... Had 4 eggs left this morning that had only pipped a bit.. Went in and read a while, came back out to one of Henrietta's babies scrabbling around the incubator.. that's 9 out of 12 so far.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Congratulations to everyone on your hatches. I have 6 days left!
Happy Easter!

 

[Josip]

I need advice!! So i have 10 eggs in incubator .. today is day 18 and .. one of my hens become broody today ..and funy things is that she is biological mother to 5 eggs in incubator.. can u give her chiks when they hatched or is better to give her eggs now.. i think its better that she lay 2 days and then give her chiks ..what do you thnik? Anyone with experience??

Can belive this happend and i put egggs in incubator just for jer beacuse she is my favorite.. i would love let her be Mother but i dont want more chicks this year