12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[Cynthia12]

 

[JaeG]

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So adorable!

 

[Cynthia12]

Thanks!

 

[Arkhams Joker]

It has begun. I swear I see rocking when I don’t, and I hear a bird outside and think it’s a chick. Of course both of these things could be happening, but they’re not! I’m just a loon.

 

[CSolis]

I’ve tried selling on FB but it blocks posts selling livestock, just FYI!

Look for 'Groups' in the local area or your state for 'Chickens'. I found two in my area where people put up chicks for consideration.. of if you are looking to buy use ISO.

 

[AmesHillFarm]

She's a little late but my hen Jeg (one of my grocery store egg hatches from last year) has decided to join the hatch-along. I'd been seeing some feathers in the nest boxes for a couple days. Then last night I found her pancaked in a box. Still there this morning and she got very loud when I felt under her. She was on 3 eggs, I stuck 6 more under her and she settled on them.

My first broody hen!

Should I try to fence off that box so the other hens won't bother her?

 

[BullChick]

She's a little late but my hen Jeg (one of my grocery store egg hatches from last year) has decided to join the hatch-along. I'd been seeing some feathers in the nest boxes for a couple days. Then last night I found her pancaked in a box. Still there this morning and she got very loud when I felt under her. She was on 3 eggs, I stuck 6 more under her and she settled on them.

My first broody hen!

Should I try to fence off that box so the other hens won't bother her?

Yes, if you can do that, it would be ideal. Otherwise, you just have to take any fresh eggs laid in that box every day.

 

[BullChick]

Yes, if you can do that, it would be ideal. Otherwise, you just have to take any fresh eggs laid in that box every day.

A solid band made with a sharpie is ideal. A sharpie doesn’t wipe off, and a band will be easier to see when you’re fighting for your life. Yesterday I almost lost my hand until I put scratch in it. Momma was growling the moment she heard me unlatching the coop door.

 

[Arkhams Joker]

They’re hatching

 

[Faraday40]

Early birds: I've 3 orpingtons & a serama peeping away inside the incubator.
Most of the other eggs are pipped.