K so I got some CCL and ameraucanas and welsummers for my hatch...now if I could get some tolbunts and isbars I'd be set!!! Ahhh I can't wait!!!
4th Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long
- Thread starter mrheinz77
- Start date
I just got some really nice meat bird crosses and layer mixes lined up for my NYD hatch!!! I can't wait.
The BETTER news is I got a 1270 GQF Incubator AND Hatcher for a STEAL so its time to start testing out the bator.....I'll need plenty more eggs......
The BETTER news is I got a 1270 GQF Incubator AND Hatcher for a STEAL so its time to start testing out the bator.....I'll need plenty more eggs......
Since I only have internet thru my phone it won't let me sign up 
Jim...can you sign me up plz? What info do ya need?
Jim...can you sign me up plz? What info do ya need?
1. Total Number of Eggs Set Contest
This contest is open to all participants to guess the total number of eggs that will be set by all participants in the 4rd Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long! Each participant is to fill out the spreadsheet with their guess as to the total number of eggs that participants will be placing in their incubators for this hatch. All "guesses" must be submitted no later than Midnight EST, December 10th. Please submit your total number of eggs set to the spreadsheet by Midnight EST Tuesday, December 20th so we can tally up what was set and declare a winner. The person who comes closest to guessing the total number without going over will win.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes
First Prize: Brinsea Incubator http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx
2.
Random Entrant Award
On set date (10 Dec 2012) We will randomly select one entrant from the signed up pool on the first post page to receive the prize.
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
3.An Opportune Time Award
Three random post numbers have been chosen (known only to Crazypetlady and mstricer). The person who posts at that "opportune time" gets the award.
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
4.Most Ingenious Chicken Design Contest
WEEK ONE/TWO Contest
During Week 1 of incubation (11 to 23 Dec), post a picture and brief explanation of your cool brooder / feeder / waterer / saddle / whatever that you created for your fowl. Once the contest ends they'll be put on a BYC poll for the kind folk of BYC to vote for a winner.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
First Prize: Brinsea Incubator http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx
5. Caption That Photo Contest
WEEK ONE CONTEST
A photo to caption will be posted on the NYD Thread on 17 December 2012 . Captions must be submitted to the NYD Thread by midnight on 23 DEC 2012. This contest is for the best caption/thought bubbles/explanation to the photo posted. Make us laugh, y'all! Get help captioning here:
http://www.superlame.com/
http://cheezburger.com/Builder
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
6. KYTinpusher's
A Random Poster Award
KYTinpusher will use a random number generator to pick a random post. The contestant that posted on that unknown number wins!
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12 Hatching Eggs From KYTinpusher!!
7. BHep's
Cutest Baby Picture Contest
WEEK TWO CONTEST
Pictures can be of a baby of any breed or species but the picture must be taken by the entrant. Limit 3 entries per person. Contest is open only during week two: 17 to 23 DEC. Post your picture in the NYD and PM it to Bhep. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12 Hatching Eggs from BHep
8.
Best Incubator Design Contest
WEEK TWO CONTEST
The contest is for the best incubator for hatcher design/picture. It must be your own incubator or design and photo. Up to 3 entries per person.Post your design/picture on the NYD Hatching thread . Contest is open only during week two: 17 to 23 December.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
9. Egg Art Contest
Show us your creativity! Decorate quail, chicken, duck, turkey or emu eggs with a felt marker. You must post your entry on the hatching thread
Entries must be submitted by lockdown, Dec 28th by 5:00 p.m. PST
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
10. Flapper Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Post a picture of your fowl flapping in action! All fowl are accepted. It's difficult to get these shots, so start trying! Submissions must be taken by entrant. Post your shots between 24-31 Dec A BYC poll will be open to decide the winner after the contests closes to submissions. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
11. How Many Chicks Will the Chairs Hatch?
Your guess needs to be made before 11:59:59PM on Dec 31 2012.
In order to help break a tie, You'll need to guess the breeds of the first three chicks out. If you want to know what breeds are in the chairs bators see Post # 1! We will be putting up a spreadsheet for the # of guesses and the first three breeds.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top 2 will receive win https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
12. Crazypetlady's Poultry Short Story Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Write a less than 1500 word short story regarding and starring poultry. You must include a picture or a drawing of one of the characters. Post your short story on the hatching thread and PM it to crazypetlady between Dec 24-31. A BYC poll will be made with the entries for voting. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12+ Mystery hatching eggs courtesy of crazypetlady!
13. Celebrity Chicken Look Alike Contest
Open from Set Date 12.10.2012 to NYD
It's a Celebrity Chicken Contest! You will need to post a picture that you took of a fowl that you own that looks like a celebrity. You will also need to post a picture of your look-alike celebrity for comparison, although you do not need to take that picture (just don't break any copyright laws in your quest!). You may photoshop the pictures slightly, but only to add props or background to aid in your look-alike. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
14.
"Holiday Poultry" Calendar Photo Contest
The goal is to make a poultry and holiday themed calendar. Submit your poultry related holiday pictures - all ranges of poultry age accepted. You will need to submit your photos on this thread. Submission of your picture(s) to means that you are giving permission to use your photo in a calendar printing. Photos must be taken by you, the entrant. Contest runs until Dec 30. Limit of 3 entries per person. Please note which month-holiday you are submitting your photo for.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
15. Green Fire Farms
Guess How Many Eggs We Will Hatch?
Think you can figure out how many chicks will hatch during the NYD Hatch?
THIS NUMBER NEEDS TO BE REPORTED BY Dec 31TH, 2012 AT 11:59:59PM EST.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes
First Place:12+ Rare Chick Special from GFF
Second Place Prize: $100 Gift Certificate from GFF
Thanks to http://www.greenfirefarms.com for providing us with this great prize!
16.
Small Batch Best Hatch Rate
This contest is for those hatching less than 24 eggs - we don't want to punish those who have not caught the Big Batch Fever yet!
Hatch contestants may set up to 23 eggs. Post a picture on set day showing the number of eggs you have set and also fill out the hatching spreadsheet with that amount. These eggs may be under a broody or in an incubator. You must post your picture and your number in the spreadsheet by Dec 11th to be entered in the contest. When the hatch is over, post one picture showing clearly the number of chicks you hatched and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have your pictures and spreadsheet filled out by 3 days after hatch date. Best hatch rate wins! In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by random drawing.
Prize:
17. Best Hatch Rate
For this contest during this hatch, participants will need to be setting a minimum of 24 eggs, with confirmation picture posted to this thread on set day. These can be under a couple of broodies or in your incubators. Tell us how many you will have cooking and then don't go back and edit your post where you tell us how many eggs you start with. We'll need that info by 11th of Dec at latest to be included in the contest. When the hatch is over, you'll take a pic and post it to show us how many you actually got...the picture must be of sufficient quality to count all the chicks. In the event of a tie, the one who hatches the most chicks wins. This is due 3 days after the hatch.
Prizes:
The Top 3 hatchers will win https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
18. Worst Hatch Rate Consolation Prize
This hatch is for those of you with bad luck this hatch. You'll need to post how many eggs you're cooking in the spreadsheet by 11 Dec 2012, 11:59:59 EST and post a picture of your incubator or broody if possible in the thread by that date, also. When the hatch is declared over, post the number of chicks you hatched as a picture and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have filled out the spreadsheet and posted your pictures by 3 days after hatch date when the hatch is over.
Prize:
19.
Best Overall Hatch Participant
At the end of the hatch, PM your choice for best hatch participant to MrHeinz77. This should be someone who you thought was supportive, helpful, funny, encouraging... The person with the most votes wins! Votes will start on Dec 24th and end on Dec 30th, 2012.
Prize: Hatching eggs of his choice
20.Cutest Chick Picture
For this contest, the chick hatched must be from The 3rd Annual BYC NYD Hatch. The picture will need to be taken and posted by or before 11:59PM EST on Dec 25th, 2012. We'll be asking folks in the hatch as well as some moderators to help judge if they are willing. There will be 1st and 2nd place awards given.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
21. Most Colorful Rooster Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Rules:
1. The picture must be a rooster in his natural plumage (no photoshop or dye job lol )
2. The subject does not have to be yours, but the photo must have been taken by you.
3. You may enter only 1 rooster but may include up to 3 pictures of the same bird in order show all his features.
4. Post the picture(s) on this thread and send it to _____in a PM
5. The contest will run from December 25 - December 31.
6. I will announce the winner on New Years Day
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
22. New Years Hatch New Years Photo Contest
WEEK THREE-ISH CONTEST
Post a picture on the thread of a new years themed picture that deals with anything poultry... confetti, champagne glasses, hats, noise makers - just add poultry... you get the picture. You must take the picture to be eligible. Contest opens 25 December 2012 and closes on 3 January 2013, 11:59:59 EST. Post pictures on the thread. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
This contest is open to all participants to guess the total number of eggs that will be set by all participants in the 4rd Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long! Each participant is to fill out the spreadsheet with their guess as to the total number of eggs that participants will be placing in their incubators for this hatch. All "guesses" must be submitted no later than Midnight EST, December 10th. Please submit your total number of eggs set to the spreadsheet by Midnight EST Tuesday, December 20th so we can tally up what was set and declare a winner. The person who comes closest to guessing the total number without going over will win.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes
First Prize: Brinsea Incubator http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx
2.
On set date (10 Dec 2012) We will randomly select one entrant from the signed up pool on the first post page to receive the prize.
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
3.An Opportune Time Award
Three random post numbers have been chosen (known only to Crazypetlady and mstricer). The person who posts at that "opportune time" gets the award.
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
4.Most Ingenious Chicken Design Contest
WEEK ONE/TWO Contest
During Week 1 of incubation (11 to 23 Dec), post a picture and brief explanation of your cool brooder / feeder / waterer / saddle / whatever that you created for your fowl. Once the contest ends they'll be put on a BYC poll for the kind folk of BYC to vote for a winner.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
First Prize: Brinsea Incubator http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx
5. Caption That Photo Contest
WEEK ONE CONTEST
A photo to caption will be posted on the NYD Thread on 17 December 2012 . Captions must be submitted to the NYD Thread by midnight on 23 DEC 2012. This contest is for the best caption/thought bubbles/explanation to the photo posted. Make us laugh, y'all! Get help captioning here:
http://www.superlame.com/
http://cheezburger.com/Builder
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
6. KYTinpusher's
KYTinpusher will use a random number generator to pick a random post. The contestant that posted on that unknown number wins!
JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12 Hatching Eggs From KYTinpusher!!
7. BHep's
WEEK TWO CONTEST
Pictures can be of a baby of any breed or species but the picture must be taken by the entrant. Limit 3 entries per person. Contest is open only during week two: 17 to 23 DEC. Post your picture in the NYD and PM it to Bhep. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12 Hatching Eggs from BHep
8.
WEEK TWO CONTEST
The contest is for the best incubator for hatcher design/picture. It must be your own incubator or design and photo. Up to 3 entries per person.Post your design/picture on the NYD Hatching thread . Contest is open only during week two: 17 to 23 December.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
9. Egg Art Contest
Show us your creativity! Decorate quail, chicken, duck, turkey or emu eggs with a felt marker. You must post your entry on the hatching thread
Entries must be submitted by lockdown, Dec 28th by 5:00 p.m. PST
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
10. Flapper Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Post a picture of your fowl flapping in action! All fowl are accepted. It's difficult to get these shots, so start trying! Submissions must be taken by entrant. Post your shots between 24-31 Dec A BYC poll will be open to decide the winner after the contests closes to submissions. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
11. How Many Chicks Will the Chairs Hatch?
Your guess needs to be made before 11:59:59PM on Dec 31 2012.
In order to help break a tie, You'll need to guess the breeds of the first three chicks out. If you want to know what breeds are in the chairs bators see Post # 1! We will be putting up a spreadsheet for the # of guesses and the first three breeds.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top 2 will receive win https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
12. Crazypetlady's Poultry Short Story Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Write a less than 1500 word short story regarding and starring poultry. You must include a picture or a drawing of one of the characters. Post your short story on the hatching thread and PM it to crazypetlady between Dec 24-31. A BYC poll will be made with the entries for voting. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize: 12+ Mystery hatching eggs courtesy of crazypetlady!
13. Celebrity Chicken Look Alike Contest
Open from Set Date 12.10.2012 to NYD
It's a Celebrity Chicken Contest! You will need to post a picture that you took of a fowl that you own that looks like a celebrity. You will also need to post a picture of your look-alike celebrity for comparison, although you do not need to take that picture (just don't break any copyright laws in your quest!). You may photoshop the pictures slightly, but only to add props or background to aid in your look-alike. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
14.
The goal is to make a poultry and holiday themed calendar. Submit your poultry related holiday pictures - all ranges of poultry age accepted. You will need to submit your photos on this thread. Submission of your picture(s) to means that you are giving permission to use your photo in a calendar printing. Photos must be taken by you, the entrant. Contest runs until Dec 30. Limit of 3 entries per person. Please note which month-holiday you are submitting your photo for.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
15. Green Fire Farms
Think you can figure out how many chicks will hatch during the NYD Hatch?
THIS NUMBER NEEDS TO BE REPORTED BY Dec 31TH, 2012 AT 11:59:59PM EST.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes
First Place:12+ Rare Chick Special from GFF
Second Place Prize: $100 Gift Certificate from GFF
Thanks to http://www.greenfirefarms.com for providing us with this great prize!
16.
This contest is for those hatching less than 24 eggs - we don't want to punish those who have not caught the Big Batch Fever yet!
Hatch contestants may set up to 23 eggs. Post a picture on set day showing the number of eggs you have set and also fill out the hatching spreadsheet with that amount. These eggs may be under a broody or in an incubator. You must post your picture and your number in the spreadsheet by Dec 11th to be entered in the contest. When the hatch is over, post one picture showing clearly the number of chicks you hatched and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have your pictures and spreadsheet filled out by 3 days after hatch date. Best hatch rate wins! In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by random drawing.
Prize:
17. Best Hatch Rate
For this contest during this hatch, participants will need to be setting a minimum of 24 eggs, with confirmation picture posted to this thread on set day. These can be under a couple of broodies or in your incubators. Tell us how many you will have cooking and then don't go back and edit your post where you tell us how many eggs you start with. We'll need that info by 11th of Dec at latest to be included in the contest. When the hatch is over, you'll take a pic and post it to show us how many you actually got...the picture must be of sufficient quality to count all the chicks. In the event of a tie, the one who hatches the most chicks wins. This is due 3 days after the hatch.
Prizes:
The Top 3 hatchers will win https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
18. Worst Hatch Rate Consolation Prize
This hatch is for those of you with bad luck this hatch. You'll need to post how many eggs you're cooking in the spreadsheet by 11 Dec 2012, 11:59:59 EST and post a picture of your incubator or broody if possible in the thread by that date, also. When the hatch is declared over, post the number of chicks you hatched as a picture and fill out the spreadsheet. You must have filled out the spreadsheet and posted your pictures by 3 days after hatch date when the hatch is over.
Prize:
19.
At the end of the hatch, PM your choice for best hatch participant to MrHeinz77. This should be someone who you thought was supportive, helpful, funny, encouraging... The person with the most votes wins! Votes will start on Dec 24th and end on Dec 30th, 2012.
Prize: Hatching eggs of his choice
20.Cutest Chick Picture
For this contest, the chick hatched must be from The 3rd Annual BYC NYD Hatch. The picture will need to be taken and posted by or before 11:59PM EST on Dec 25th, 2012. We'll be asking folks in the hatch as well as some moderators to help judge if they are willing. There will be 1st and 2nd place awards given.
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
21. Most Colorful Rooster Contest
WEEK THREE CONTEST
Rules:
1. The picture must be a rooster in his natural plumage (no photoshop or dye job lol )
2. The subject does not have to be yours, but the photo must have been taken by you.
3. You may enter only 1 rooster but may include up to 3 pictures of the same bird in order show all his features.
4. Post the picture(s) on this thread and send it to _____in a PM
5. The contest will run from December 25 - December 31.
6. I will announce the winner on New Years Day
OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prizes:
The top two will win
https://www.southlandorganics.com/big-ole-bird?utm_source=byc&utm_medium=contest&utm_campaign=product
22. New Years Hatch New Years Photo Contest
WEEK THREE-ISH CONTEST
Post a picture on the thread of a new years themed picture that deals with anything poultry... confetti, champagne glasses, hats, noise makers - just add poultry... you get the picture. You must take the picture to be eligible. Contest opens 25 December 2012 and closes on 3 January 2013, 11:59:59 EST. Post pictures on the thread. OPEN TO ALL OF BYC, NOT JUST THE HATCHERS!
Prize:
**A special thank you to everyone who is running a contest and/or offered a prize**
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there are still more prizes to be added.
Thx cpl and mstricer. For doing so much! Also a big thx to Jim for holding this hatchalong! 
Just signed up
when do you think we should start saving eggs?
Just signed upwhen do you think we should start saving eggs?
Welcome! I'm glad there are more new people like me. LOL
You should probably start saving eggs about a week out. They should develop at home a week old easily.
Yay.............I'm going to make sure my incubators are empty by set date!!!!!
Deb
Deb
This sounds great. We would love to get in on it but have not had any eggs for weeks now. Anyone have any eggs they could spare? If so PM us. This would be our wish list. I'll throw out a ton so maybe we'll get lucky. please nothing too costly.
Lavender or BBS Orpingtons
Black/Blue Copper or Wheaten Marans
Speckled Sussex
LF BBS Cochins
Marraduna Basques
Mille fleur, Porcelain or Mottled D'Uccles
Bantam Ameracaunas
Black Tailed Buff or Mottled Japanese
Bantam BBR Old English
Buff Silkies
Welsummers
Dominiques
Salmon Faverolles
Buff or Exchequer Leghorns
Columbian, Silver Laced, or Gold Laced Wyandottes
Any color Plymouth Rocks
Any color Brahmas
Lavender or BBS Orpingtons
Black/Blue Copper or Wheaten Marans
Speckled Sussex
LF BBS Cochins
Marraduna Basques
Mille fleur, Porcelain or Mottled D'Uccles
Bantam Ameracaunas
Black Tailed Buff or Mottled Japanese
Bantam BBR Old English
Buff Silkies
Welsummers
Dominiques
Salmon Faverolles
Buff or Exchequer Leghorns
Columbian, Silver Laced, or Gold Laced Wyandottes
Any color Plymouth Rocks
Any color Brahmas
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