17th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
All eggs set to hatch on 3/21 through 4/18 count!
Come join us!
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 4th, 2026 - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 1546 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 8 to February 14 |
| Muscovy duck | 35 | February 28 |
| Goose | 28 - 32 | March 3 to March 7 |
| Pheasant | 22 - 29 | March 6 to March 13 |
| Mallard (derived) duck, goose, | 28 | March 7 |
| Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl | 28 | March 7 |
| Call duck and other bantam ducks | 26 | March 9 |
| Bobwhite quail | 23 | March 12 |
| Seramas other small bantams | 19 - 21 | March 14 to March 16 |
| Chickens | 21 | March 14 |
| Pigeons | 17 - 19 | March 16 to March 18 |
| Coturnix quail | 18 | March 17 |
| Doves | 14 - 16 | March 19 to March 21 |
| Button quail | 16 | March 19 |
Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 14th, at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry set dates are listed in the spoiler & table 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. See post #2 for the current contest lineup!
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