12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[casportpony]

How many days in either direction of 'the day' will setting eggs count for the HAL? Is it only two days?

I think we'll be pretty flexible!

 

[casportpony]

I was getting a bit excited about the possibility of Muscovy ducks being set though....

I'll set some, lol.

 

[ronott1]

I am very excited because I got the go ahead from my hubby to purchase some hatching eggs to add to my barnyard mixes for the hatch- along. I am getting beilefelder and pita pintas!!! I think I need to buy another incubator because mine will only hold 22 eggs.

Nice!

Where are the pita pinta eggs coming from?

 

[jeapa]

Nice!

Where are the pita pinta eggs coming from?

I ordered them from Sunbird Farms.

 

[ronott1]

I ordered them from Sunbird Farms.

I see that they are fairly local to me!

I may get some hatching eggs from @PetRock this year

 

[cherrynberry]

Welcome!

Welcome to the 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along​

It's that time again! Every year, many members come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year we had 3173 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!

Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 13th at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry breed setting dates listed in the table below:

Type of Egg	Days to Hatch	Set Dates
Emu	49 - 55	February 7 to February 13
Muscovy duck	35	February 27
Goose	28 - 32	March 2 to March 6
Pheasant	22 - 29	March 5 to March 12
Mallard (derived) duck, goose,	28	March 6
Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl	28	March 6
Call duck and other bantam ducks	26	March 8
Bobwhite quail	23	March 11
Seramas other small bantams	19 - 21	March 13 to March 15
Chickens	21	March 13
Pigeons	17 - 19	March 15 to March 17
Coturnix quail	18	March 16
Doves	14 - 16	March 18 to March 20
Button quail	16	March 18

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 thread is our main chat thread for the hatch-along 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 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.

#	Contest	Host	Start Date
1	Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set!	The Farmers' Daughter	TBD
2	Farthest Shipped Eggs!	jolenesdad	TBD
3	Cutest Baby Fowl - Win a TBD!	casportpony	TBD
4	Edible Easter	ronott1	TBD
5	Natural Egg Photo Contest	Kiki	TBD
6	Hatching Chick Photo Contest	BantyChooks	TBD
7	Guess How Many Will Hatch!	The Farmers' Daughter	TBD
8	Easter Basket Contest!	oldhenlikesdogs	TBD
9	Decorated Egg Contest!	Pyxis	TBD
10	TBD	TBD	TBD

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

The hatch-along is open to all BYC members.

Staff & VPMs may enter for fun but are not eligible for prizes.

All contest prizes are limited to one per person per contest.

All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)

Could the eggs be set under a broody hen? Or does it have to be in an incubator?

 

[beth1004]

I’m not sure what or how many I’ll be hatching but I’ll definitely join in.

 

[Pensmaster]

Could the eggs be set under a broody hen? Or does it have to be in an incubator?

Broody hens have worked for the Easter HAL in the past.

 

[casportpony]

Could the eggs be set under a broody hen? Or does it have to be in an incubator?

Broody eggs count!

 

[ronott1]

Could the eggs be set under a broody hen? Or does it have to be in an incubator?

Yes!

Broody hatches are fun to watch during the hatch a long