Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Hatching Fowl Photo Contest

[miles2go480]

I am here!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Some of the babies that I've hatched naturally or by incubating since 2017.

Showgirl hatched black Australorp mixed chick (pullet). She was picking at egg, helping her hatch,11/1/2017. My very first chick to hatch and she was done naturally. View attachment 3458292

Peek-a-boo, I see you! Khaki Campbell duckling also hatched in the same clutch of eggs by a Showgirl hen, 11/6/17. My first duckling to hatch ever.
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I'm almost out!!! But I need to rest first. (Not an entry, just showing duckling hatching)
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Welcome to the world, Runner/Khaki Campbell mixed duckling, 7/12/21
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First duckling of the year to hatch by incubating. 3/26/22. (5/5 males)
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While the above eggs were hatching, I also had an olive egger hatching 2 ducklings (no photos of them hatching), both turned out to be females. Also had a Runner duck with 19 duck and chicken eggs - she took them from other nests. 8 duckling hatched (7m, 1f) and 1 pullet chick that hatched on 5/26/22 (Welsummer/Easter Egger cross). Several eggs were duds, sadly lost 3 chicks and a duckling days before due to hatch. In 2022, I had 15 duckling hatch, 3 females and 12 males plus the pullet Welsummer/Easter Egger cross hatch by the white duck in above photo.

Wow, what wonderful hatches! I love them!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I am here!

How adorable!

 

[Henschickspups]

Third one to hatch didn't let me get good photos. He popped himself back in the egg!

Also, I didn't see if multiple photos were allowed per post. If not, I can fix it.

 

[AmyA248]

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14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
Hatching Chick Photo Contest​

Welcome to the Hatching Chick Photo Contest. The stressful time of watching your chicks grow in the egg is now over, and hatching can begin. So get your cameras out because this contest is for pictures of chicks, ducks, emus, quail, or any other domestic fowl hatching. At least one of the birds must be still partially in the eggshell (see pics of past winners below for examples).

Prizes

Place	Prize
1st	$50 BYC Store Gift Certificate, or 1-year PFMs ($60 value) for themselves or a friend.
2nd	$30 BYC Store Gift Certificate, or a 6-month PFM ($35 value) for themselves or a friend.
3rd	$15 BYC Store Gift Certificate or a 3-month PFM ($20 value) for themselves or a friend.
4th	1-month PFM for themselves or a friend.

BYC Store Gift Certificates are available to winners in the United States. If the winners are outside the United States, they will be awarded the PFM instead.

It's easy to enter, reply to this thread & attach (upload) your pictures!

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.

Rules:

1. An entry is *one* picture of your domestic hatching fowl.
2. Four entries per member. An entry is *one* picture of your domestic hatching fowl.
3. All domestic hatching fowl allowed (chickens, turkeys, peafowl, guinea fowl, quail, waterfowl, pheasants, emu, etc.).
4. At least one of the hatchlings must be partially in the eggshell.
5. The picture needs to have been taken by you.
6. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
7. No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the picture. No collages.
8. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
9. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
10. No people in the picture (no faces, fingers, hands, arms, etc.).
11. ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
12. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
13. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
14. Entries will be accepted until April TBD, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Flat Lay Photography for Beginners by BYC's CluckNDoodle

2022 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Skyle, @FarmerGirl1010, @heatherbeast, @SummerTheAnimalGirl, @Mixed flock enthusiast, & @BesideStillWaters

2021 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @jeapa, @vall, @sayga, & @Watermelon123

2020 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Kiki, @Phillisy, & @CluckNDoodle

2019 Winners & 2018 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Pyxis & @MillersFarm, @AlleysChicks, & @GraceHomestead

Past Contests

Year	Thread
2022	13th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Hatching Chick Photo Contest
2021	12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Hatching Chick Photo Contest
2020	11th Annual EHAL—Contest #8: Hatching Chick Photography Contest
2019	Contest #8: Hatching Chick Photography Contest! 10th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-A-Long
2018	9th Annual BYC EHAL, Contest #9—Hatching Chick Photography Contest

If you have not joined the fun in the 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!

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[Lacy Duckwing]

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Cute duckling! Did it just hatch?

 

[ChickenTenderKesha]

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How is this one doing? It looks adorable but I’m worried about the yolk and veins I still see for it to be hatching unless ducklings are different than chicks during hatching ?

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Third one to hatch didn't let me get good photos. He popped himself back in the egg!

Also, I didn't see if multiple photos were allowed per post. If not, I can fix it.

Back in the egg? How funny! Is he out now?

It's preferred that only one entry per a post because it helps with data entry, though I don't think it's an actual rule. If you want to put your entries in separate posts, go for it. If you don't, that's fine.

 

[Henschickspups]

Back in the egg? How funny! Is he out now?

It's preferred that only one entry per a post because it helps with data entry, though I don't think it's an actual rule. If you want to put your entries in separate posts, go for it. If you don't, that's fine.

He is out! And causing trouble in the brooder now, poking eyes and beaks. When he gets poked back, he's not a fan. This is not an entry, but the progression of his hatch:

Hatching, out, flipped back in

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

He is out! And causing trouble in the brooder now, poking eyes and beaks. When he gets poked back, he's not a fan. This is not an entry, but the progression of his hatch:

Hatching, out, flipped back in

He's a naughty one then. He must be so adorable to watch though!