I hope one of my silkies go broody in a few days! Actually, I probably shouldn't hope for that or they all will. Hold on, I decided not to have any more chicks. I'll just have to claim they're the ones who did it!
Aw man I want to join this but i already set my hatch and they are literally hatching sunday the 10th as day 21. Maybe i should buy another incubator? hahaha
Incubator is full. Some White Cornish due Sunday some more due the following Sunday and another bunch due the following Sunday. Am I getting close to Halloween.
Have my eye on some Marans that the guy says he raises following SOP. He says hens are 8-9 pounds and roosters are 10-12 pounds. Yeah not SOP but the rooster and hen look well formed. IF they are his pictures.
Incubator is full. Some White Cornish due Sunday some more due the following Sunday and another bunch due the following Sunday. Am I getting close to Halloween.
Have my eye on some Marans that the guy says he raises following SOP. He says hens are 8-9 pounds and roosters are 10-12 pounds. Yeah not SOP but the rooster and hen look well formed. IF they are his pictures.
It's that time again! Every year, many members come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day - Halloween. 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 scariest BYC Hatch-Along of the year!
Set Chicken eggs on Sunday, October 10th at Noon (whatever time zone you are in). Other poultry breed setting dates are listed in the spoiler below:
Type of Egg
Days to Hatch
Set Dates
Emu
49 - 55
September 6 to September 12
Muscovy duck
35
September 26
Goose
28 - 32
September 29 to October 3
Pheasant
22 - 29
October 2 to October 9
Mallard (derived) duck, goose,
28
October 3
Turkey, Guinea, Peafowl
28
October 3
Call duck and other bantam ducks
26
October 5
Bobwhite quail
23
October 8
Seramas other small bantams
19 - 21
October 10 to October 12
Chickens
21
October 10
Pigeons
17 - 19
October 12 to October 14
Coturnix quail
18
October 13
Doves
14 - 16
October 15 to October 17
Button quail
16
October 15
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 in the spoiler above.
This thread is our main chat thread for the hatch-along where you can find anything from new friends, 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!
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!
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 on October 1st for links to the contests.
Contest
Start Date
End Date
Pumpkin Carving Photo Contest!
10/01/2021
10/31/2021
Poultry Pecking Pumpkins Photo Contest
10/01/2021
11/30/2021
Halloween Egg Decorating Contest!
10/01/2021
10/31/2021
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TBD
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The hatch-along is open to all BYC members.
All contest prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
Maybe I’ve said this before but HALLOWEEN HAL 2018 was my first real involvement on BYC and how I made so many cool friends on here!!!!! That’s why it will always be my favorite!!!!
