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

[Eveil]

OMG OMG OMG I have two count that two little baby geese that are hatching and some quail. I can hear them omg a quail just came out hubby just told me.

Had to stop and take a pic of the quail and get a time stamp lol that one is coming hubby sent it to me in an e-mail was using his camera for that one. While I was taking the pic another baby quail hatched

there a little early I was hopping for easter I set them on the day that page 1 said to but o well they hatched

 

[aussieheelr]

awww baby quail.

 

[AZBootsie]

2 Blue Rocks out and a 3rd pipped!!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Ok, so I locked down 28 eggs from an original 48.

Still in the bator:

1 LF Ameraucana
4 bantam Ameraucana
11 buff Faverolles projects
12 salmon or blue salmon Faverolles bantams

A couple of the blue salmon have internal pips, but the rest look right on schedule!

 

[dsqard]

Good Morning All!

Mahonri I was just kidding about you setting early

Congratulations on the early hatchers!

Congratulations to MrsFuzzybutts on your human "chick"!

Congratulations on all the other early hatches!

My 24 in lockdown are behaving like eggs should, no pips yet.

Mahonri, I am really thinking that the plastic divider that they put in the Brinsea Octagon line between the eggs and the fan makes the bators act more like a still air incubator. I had to set mine to 101.7 for the temperature to be around 99.6 at egg level. I know there are vent holes in the divider but I think it is not enough. They might need to redesign that divider so the air can move more freely in the bator or get a stronger fan in there. The good news is that once I got the temperature set, it stays pretty steady. I really do like the humidity pump on the advance model. For this hatch I have set the humidity up to 70% since I seem to have problems with chicks getting stuck in the eggs once they pip if they don't start zipping relatively soon. Hope this makes a difference this time.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

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: CONTEST CLOSED
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:
Picture must be a chick born for this Easter hatch. 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
View submissions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=10376-easter-hatch-cutest-chick-pics
Prizes: First and second place receive 6 month GFM sponsored by BYC/Nifty!

3. Guess for # of chicks Mahonri hatches: CONTEST CLOSED
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. How many posts will Mahonri have at 11:59:59PM (MST) on April 23rd?
Guesses need to be made by April 13th at bed time 10:00PM (MST)
Put your guesses here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHBZWDNLdGJBMXhLXzRCTGZBWHpRQkE6MQ&theme=0AX42CRMsmRFbUy0zODExOWI0Yi0yMTExLTRkMzYtOGUyZi1iNDZiMTFjZmMxY2Q&ifq
View guesses here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ai7KIISf0iW0dHBZWDNLdGJBMXhLXzRCTGZBWHpRQkE&hl=en#gid=0
Prize: 6 month GFM sponsored by Mahonri

5. 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!

6. "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

7. 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

8. Tazcat70's Total Number of Eggs Hatched CONTEST CLOSED
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.
View submissions at: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6096536#p6096536
Prize: Chicken Lawn Art courtesy of Gryeyes

9. 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 115:9:95 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

10. Chooks Chick Flapper Contest:
This contest will go the whole time, enter at will. It's hard to get those shots! All entrants must be posted by midnight Friday 04.22.11 local time and it can be our 'Confinement Distraction' to keep us from getting our faces glued to the windows of our incubators...as if!!
We'll tally the votes on Easter!
View submissions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=14596-flapper-contest
Prize: 6 eggs plus shipping of paint ameraucana project

11. Funniest Picture Contest: WEEK ONE CONTEST CONTEST CLOSED
Sponsored by Nosey Chickens. Post your submission for the funniest chicken picture on this thread. Photos must be originals and not photoshopped or altered. 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/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6106355#p6106355
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
WINNER: THE WARDEN

12. TheBirdguy's Best Incubator Tetris Stacking Contest WEEK ONE CONTEST CONTEST CLOSED
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
WINNER: TAZCAT70

13. SuperChemicalGirl's Caption That Photo Contest WEEK ONE-ISH CONTEST CONTEST CLOSED
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
WINNER: GREENGODDESS

14. Dsqard's Strangest Place They Lay Contest: WEEK TWO CONTEST CONTEST CLOSED
Post your pictures of the strangest location you have ever had poultry (Turkey, guinea, pea, goose, etc) lay an egg. For this contest if you need to post more than one picture to prove that your hen laid in that spot, please do but let us know which picture to use. Also if you need to photoshop in a closeup with an arrow pointing out your girl, that's acceptable, too but please post the original as well. We will accept entries until 12 PM next Saturday (the 16th) The winner will be announced next Sunday the 17th. Please PM Dsqard the number of your post if your picture doesn't show up on the page. We are going to try to keep up and catch all the submissions, but might miss one here and there with how fast the thread is moving.
View the submissions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=60251-strangest-place-chickens-lay
Prize: Plush Chicken
WINNER: LAREEPQG

15. 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!
View submissions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=41679-easterhatchchickenlicenseplate
Prize: Solar Lawn Art

16. 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.
View submissions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=41679-eastercrowingrooster
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])

17. Best Hen/Pullet Stinkeye WEEK THREE CONTEST ALTHOUGH IS CURRENTLY OPEN DUE TO "CROSSWIRING"
Sponsored by Hurley
Rules: 1 photo per person. Quotes optional, if you want a quote with the photo let Hurley know. Post photo in this thread and/or PM Hurley with the photo, she will try to update daily but I has an unpredictable job so if it's no updated, assume she's still at work. Judging will be by a few people she knows who love chickens but don't have any affiliation with the people on the thread to try to make it as fair as possible.
Judging Friday, Winner announced by Saturday. Entries close 8am Friday morning, CST.
See the entrants here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=51390-best-pullethen-stinkeye-pics
Prize: The APA 2010 Standards of Perfection


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

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Congrats to everyone with early babies... for the rest of you, hold on tight, they're coming soon! To help stave off boredom, don't forget to get in your week 3 contests: hen/pullet stinkeye, rooster crowing and license plate.


I got 12 hours of sleep last night (whew!) and had nothing in my traps this morning, which is both a good and a bad thing. I want that groundhog.


I'm working in the Coumadin Clinic today... making people bleed for a living...

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

Quote:
Hey! Are those the Cochins I sent? That stinks! We'll have to get you some more.

yepp it was those. DH said that one I cracked open looked like it was ready to drop in a frying pan to scramble. After cracking one that quit early, he was like

I was

at him. None looked developed over 10-12 days.

I am not finding much difference in foam packing & bubble wrap .... other than less breakage. I have had one in foam arrive broken - However.........the boxes marked hatching eggs or live embryos seem to be shaken a lot more than just boxes marked fragile. I think it depends on what part of country it is from.
I have about 20 duck eggs in now shipped from CA i think ... I think all but one or two are all developing!

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

Quote:
The earliest chick hatched 7 days early. I forget whose it was.

that was mine.....IDK what is up with that gal either........no other ones have hatched or pipped!

I did not have a way to show time hatched either. All I can say is was sometime early last Sun morn.....IDK if timestamp is in photo info or not.

 

[RareBreedFancier]

Ms.FuzzyButts :

Locked down 22 out of 37..... Nothing exciting happening in the bator yet.

In other news, I had my 20 week ultrasound Monday. We are having a girl!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

I see lots of pink and frills in your future.