BYC's 2025 Spooktacular Halloween Hatch-Along

[ChickenChick46]

I've decided I'll only be setting the 13 eggs from 2 of my girls; my BYM, Pot and my BO, Buffy; in one incubator and letting it run for the full 21 days. I'll keep a second running on standby in case there's an issue with the first incubator.

The reason Taz was culled and the RIRs were traded was due to issues with temperament and behavior. There's a chance the chicks will be from Taz, but a combination of two ill-tempered parents isn't likely to result in a chick I'd keep around for long, especially the males.

I'm sure there will be other hatch-alongs this holiday season. I don't need to hatch them all at once.

I think that is a great approach.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Setting eggs tomorrow! I labeled with weight and breed of hen, my rooster is a splash ameraucana. Candled for hairline cracks, only 13 has some so I smothered it with nail polish. We got 3 silkie eggs, 3 speckled Sussex, 2 buff orpungton, 2 Brahma and 7 ee. I'm gonna start running the incubator today! How are your eggs doing @redinator @gimmie birdies

Is this the official hatch along or is there another one that I need to be added to?

See you tomorrow everybody!
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I can't wait to see the Ameraucana x Brahma chicks!

 

[redinator]

Absolutely! It's this-

https://a.co/d/7OKSHJV

It's only $40, and it just pops up by pulling from the top and then pressing down to lock the top. After my last batch, I scooped the shavings into a trash bag to carry to the compost easily. Then I took the whole thing outside and hosed it down and sprayed it with vinegar. I scrubbed any spots that needed it and let it dry in the sun. It was really easy to do, and it dried fast.

Hmm . . . I could see Daisy getting in their, or knock it around trying.

 

[redinator]

I think that is a great approach.

Reason and logic do visit me from time to time, lol.

Edit: I think I might separate them into the two incubators. There's a chance they could all be black and I'd have trouble telling which egg they hatched from, especially if some hatch while I'm sleeping.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Hmm . . . I could see Daisy getting in their, or knock it around trying.

Yeah that's true. I have mine in my guest room and none of the indoor pets ever go in there so it isn't a concern. But I'm sure they could if they got close.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Reason and logic do visit me from time to time, lol.

Edit: I think I might separate them into the two incubators. There's a chance they could all be black and I'd have trouble telling which egg they hatched from, especially if some hatch while I'm sleeping.

That is another very healthy dose of logic, lol. You may very well not be able to tell.

 

[redinator]

I found either some fairy eggs or a bantam started laying. I'm not setting them since they'd be from super new layers, but come Thanksgiving/Christmas . . . . bantam chicks

 

[redinator]

@Rooski456 over here, over here!

 

[Rooski456]

@Rooski456 over here, over here!

Thank you Redinator!!!

Hi all, I’d love to join! I decided last night to hatch for the first time ever today. I got the incubator set up and going early this morning just gotta make the final decision of what I’m putting in it.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Thank you Redinator!!!

Hi all, I’d love to join! I decided last night to hatch for the first time ever today. I got the incubator set up and going early this morning just gotta make the final decision of what I’m putting in it.

Yay!! Can't wait to see what you decide! I won't be in time for this one, but I'll be getting my incubator and hatching my first eggs pretty soon as well.