It's that time again! Every year, many members from all over the world come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day, April 8th, 2023 - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 2623 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!
| Type of Egg | Days to Hatch | Set Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Emu | 49 - 55 | February 12 to February 18 |
| Muscovy duck | 35 | March 4 |
| Goose | 28 - 32 | March 7 to March 11 |
| Pheasant | 22 - 29 | March 10 to March 17 |
| Mallard (derived) duck, goose, | 28 | March 11 |
| Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl | 28 | March 11 |
| Call duck and other bantam ducks | 26 | March 13 |
| Bobwhite quail | 23 | March 16 |
| Seramas other small bantams | 19 - 21 | March 18 to March 20 |
| Chickens | 21 | March 18 |
| Pigeons | 17 - 19 | March 20 to March 22 |
| Coturnix quail | 18 | March 21 |
| Doves | 14 - 16 | March 23 to March 25 |
| Button quail | 16 | March 23 |
Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 18th, at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry set dates are listed in the spoiler above. 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 is our main chat thread for the hatch-along, where you can find anything from new friends, and 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.
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
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
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. Check back here daily for links to the contests.
14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along Click on a picture to enter the contest!
Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!
Hatching Fowl Photo Contest
Natural Egg Photo Contest
Farthest Shipped Eggs!
National Poultry Day
If you have not joined the fun in the 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!
The hatch-along is open to all BYC members.All contest prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules).
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