Mahonri's 2nd Annual BYC EASTER HATCH. Post pics of your chicks!

[RareBreedFancier]

Finally caught up with this crazy thread! I set 28 eggs.

19 Silver Sussex, 8 Silver Grey Dorkings and a mystery egg.

My mystery egg is a very good size for a first egg and it's tinted/pale brown so it had better not be from a Dorking or my Wellie so that only leaves the RIR. Haven't seen her near the nest though so it is a bit of a mystery.

Hoping I get some SS chicks, all the eggs are laid by the one hen so some are getting rather old but I figured it didn't hurt to try them.

 

[NotAFarm]

Here are pics of my eggs and my incubator. Ended up with 27 eggs instead of 25. First time ever incubating eggs. Hope the old, tried and true incubator I got will help me have a good hatch!!

7 Icelandics
20 Auburn Java (some of these are from a SLW pullet in with them)

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Just in time we've finally hashed out all the contests and prizes. Hope you find something below that tickles your fancy.
If you're running a contest and need to clarify your contest or have me add/remove/edit something about it... PM me! Thanks.

Mahonri's 2nd Annual BYC Easter Hatch Contests:

1. Best Hatch Rate Contest:
For this contest during this hatch, participants will be hatching a minimum of 20 eggs. Post how many you will have cooking by Monday 04 April 2011 and then don't go back and edit your post where you tell us how many eggs you start with. When the hatch is over, you'll take a pic and post it to show us how many you actually got... it would be nice if we could count them.
In the event of a tie, the one who hatches the most chicks wins.
Prize: 6 month GFM sponsored by BYC/Nifty!

2. Cutest Chick Picture:
Pic will need to be taken and posted by or before 11:59PM EST on April 26th... We'll be asking folks in the hatch as well as some moderators to help me judge if they are willing. There will be 1st and 2nd place awards given
Prizes: First and second place receive 6 month GFM sponsored by BYC/Nifty!

3. Guess for # of chicks Mahonri hatches:
Guesses need to be made before 11:59:59PM EST on April 6th. The guesses will be posted on post 1 somewhere beside the hatch participant's name.
In order to help break a tie, you'll also need to guess the breeds of the first three chicks out. If you want to know what breeds are in Mahonri's bator read the thread!
Guesses need to be submitted via LareePQG's spreadsheet located at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/vie...RlZi05NWMxLTQ2MjgtOGM5MS1hYTAyZTQxN2QyYjY&ifq
To see everyone's responses, the link is located at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ai7KIISf0iW0dDQwZVBvdmZVNmRtZ3NsN2RWWlpvRUE&hl=en#gid=0
Prize: 6 month GFM sponsored by Mahonri

4. Best Overall Hatch Participant:
This will be determined by vote of participants in a PM to Mahonri. Votes will start on April 25th and end on April 27th.
Prize: 6 month GFM sponsored by BYC/Nifty!

5. "Revolutionmammas" First Chick Contest:
For the first chick hatched BEFORE the target time. Contestants must show picture of chick hatching with proof of time.
Prize: 25$ gift certificate towards revolutionmammas bird or egg auction

6. Hard Luck Let's Give 'em Another Chance:
For the person with the poorest hatch rate on 25 April 2011 at 11:59:59 PM.
Prizes:
Hatching eggs:
CrystalCreek: 6 eggs includes shipping
Wolftracks: 6 eggs (BCM, OEs, or EEs) includes shipping
LaMike: 6 eggs (lavs, delaware, appenzeller, dominique, frizzle or silkie) includes shipping
Hurley: 6 eggs (B/B/S Cuckoo Olive Egger F1s eggs or B/B/S CM) includes shipping

7. Tazcat70's Total Number of Eggs Hatched
Private Message your guess for the total number of Easter Hatch hatchlings as reported out on the close of the hatch which is 25 April 2011 at 11:59:59 PM. Your PM must be sent by 8 PM Western Time on Thursday 7 April 2011.
Prize: Chicken Lawn Art courtesy of Gryeyes

8. Marathonmultiplesmom's Broody Hatch Contest
Private Message marathonmultiplesmom if you are using a broody for any part of this hatch and want to be included in this contest. Everyone who hatches at least one chick under their broody by close of hatch (25 April 2011 at 11:59:59 PM) is eligible. Post a picture of your broody with her chick(s) on this thread (also PM the sponsor with your post number) by close of hatch and marathonmultiplesmom will randomly draw one person to win!
Prize: choice of any 3 bars of handmade soap from marathonmultiplesmom's store. The link to the store is: www.edentiafarms.etsy.com

9. Funniest Picture Contest: WEEK ONE CONTEST
Sponsored by Nosey Chickens. Post your submission for the funniest chicken picture on this thread. Nosey Chickens will move them over to the link below. Submissions must be posted by 11:59:59 on 8 April 2011. The winner will be announced 9 April 2011.
To view the submissions, go here:https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=38307-week-1-easter-contest
Prize: One piece of jewelry, made by NoseyChickens. Please visit her Etsy store for options. You may chose 1 item of those listed for sale at the time the winner is announced. There is always a possibility that some of them may sell between now and then. So please notify NoseyChickens of your choice ASAP so she can take it off the site. The winner may also choose a custom piece made with feathers from their own flock. AT LEAST 5 feathers will need to be mailed and she will design a piece using them. (White feathers DO NOT show up well). If you win and you chose a custom piece PM NoseyChickens to work out the details. Store is located at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/feathersontheground

10. TheBirdguy's Best Incubator Tetris Stacking Contest WEEK ONE CONTEST
Sponsored by TheBirdguy. Pictures must be of your incubator stacking prowess for this hatch. Photos need to be posted by April 9th at noon MST. PM thebirdguy if you have submitted an entry but do not see it listed on the page below.
You can see the entrants here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=72494-easter-tetris-contest
Prize: a digital copy of Standard Perfection Poultry Book by C.C. Shoemaker copyright 1902

11. SuperChemicalGirl's Caption That Photo Contest WEEK ONE-ISH CONTEST
SCG will post a photo on this thread for you to use your wit/humor to caption, add thought bubbles or an explanation of the situation (like a "Far Side" cartoon). You may photoshop the picture but the original content of the photo must remain the same. Keep it PG, folks, but make us laugh! Submissions similar to previously submitted entries will not be accepted. Photo (of 3 white leghorns on the roost) was posted on 3 April 2011 see post number 3504. Your submissions must be posted on this thread by 11:59:59 PM EST 9 April 2011 to allow time for judging.
You can see the entrants here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=46869-easter-hatch-caption-contest
Prize: Purina Feed Coupon for 15$ off a purchase of 6 items. Eligible products include 50 lb bags of Layena, Start & Grow (medicated or not) or Flockraiser, or 25 lb FlockBlocks. Coupon expires 12.31.11

12. Chooks Chick Flapper Contest: WEEK TWO CONTEST
Chooks Chick will post a poll on the Saturday one week into the hatchalong around noon, listing all of the entries and allow all of BYC to vote on the winner
Prize: 6 eggs plus shipping of paint ameraucana project

13. Dsqard's Strangest Place Chickens Lay Contest: WEEK TWO CONTEST
Post your pictures of the strangest location you have ever had a chicken lay an egg.
Prize: Plush Chicken

14. Gryeyes License Plate Contest WEEK THREE CONTEST
She has a personalized license plate and loves to figure out others "vanity" plates. Using a combination of up to 7 numbers and letters, come up with a personalized chicken related license plate. "Pictures" of plates will earn extra (subjective) points. Feel free to use the License Plate generator at: http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/
Judges will pick the one they like the best for the winner!
Prize: Solar Lawn Art

15. Rooster Crowing Contest: WEEK THREE CONTEST
Sponsored by Gryeyes. Post your picture of a rooster crowing. Note: Winner of the last Rooster Crowing Contest (NY Hatch) must come up with a different photo (if participating this time) but other NYD Hatch entries can be re-submitted for everybody's enjoyment and competition. This photo must be a REAL rooster, no photoshopping, no images taken from commercial and/or professional sites, can belong to the entrant OR a friend, family member or other live person who gives you permission to use the photo. We want BYC roosters, y'hear? If you don't have a rooster, ask a friend or neighbor WITH a rooster if you can take pictures ... Or if they have a bona-fide rooster crowing photo to lend you. Roosters may be living or memorialized.
Prize: a solar-powered Rooster yard ornament. Really cute in a cheesy sort of way. (After all, real roosters don't glow at night... [unless they're in Japan --SCG])

16. Best Hen/Pullet Stinkeye WEEK THREE CONTEST
Sponsored by Hurley
Prize: The APA 2010 Standards of Perfection


**A special thank you to everyone who is running a contest and/or offered a prize**

 

[superchemicalgirl]

The moment you've been waiting for (ok, probably not...):




SUPERCHEMICALGIRL'S "CAPTION THAT PHOTO" CONTEST HAS BEGUN!

Y'all are constantly making me laugh. So use your wit/humor to caption, add thought bubbles or an explanation of the situation (like a "Far Side" cartoon) to the photo below AND ONLY THE PHOTO BELOW OF THE THREE LEGHORNS ON THE ROOST. You may photoshop the picture but the original content of the photo must remain the same. Keep it PG, folks, but make us laugh! Submissions similar to previously submitted entries will not be accepted and SCG will be the arbiter. Your submissions must be posted on this thread by 11:59:59 PM EST 9 April 2011 to allow time for judging. The prize is a coupon for buy 6 get 15$ off purina chicken food products.

Here is the photo that you must caption:

If you're still unsure of what exactly I'm looking for, I'll give you some examples with other pictures that are NOT part of this contest so please do not caption the pictures below:

Now get to it!

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Ok fellow hatchers... have you:

1. Went to Laree's spreadsheet to fill out how many you're hatching and submit your guesses for what and how many Mahonri will hatch?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=46869-easter-hatch-caption-contest

2. PMed Tazcat70 your guess for the TOTAL number of chicks hatched by all the Easter Hatch participants?

3. Submitted your "funniest chicken picture" to this thread?

4. Submitted your "incubator tetris skills picture" to this thread?

5. Submitted your best caption for the "caption that photo" contest to this thread?

 

[ChestnutRidge]

This is not for the chicken license plate competition, but I just had to try this! This is how license plates looked when I was growing up in Jersey:

I'm so happy to see that they have the older plates! What fun.

As for my chickies-to-be, temperature and humidity are holding steady. Oh boy, this is going to be a long wait! I tried candling my eggs before I put them in yesterday and just freaked myself out. I couldn't see air sacs in any of them, and some were a bit too clear-speckled, I think. But, it was midday in my dining room, so maybe it was too bright, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing anyway, so I just put them all in and am hoping for the best. Now it's just a waiting game...

I'm enjoying everyone's pictures. I have no idea how I am going to keep up with this thread once I go back to work, but I'll try! It will give me something to think about so I don't keep going over and peering in through the window of my incubator every five minutes! (Not that I'm doing that...

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[tazcat70]

Funniest chicken picture.

Captioned pic.

 

[ChestnutRidge]

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Well, I'm probably out of my league here, but here goes

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[superchemicalgirl]

You guys are doing great... very creative captioning! You've been added to the gallery!

 

[GreenGoddess]

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Where in NJ are you from? Shhhhh.... I don't admit it to too many people but I lived in "Joisey" for the first 19 years of my life... (Hmmm... Hope no one sees this post...

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Goddess