The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[thowe]

Official count for the me.....36 Icelandic eggs........note the pretty purple shelf liner to compliment the white eggs

Are those rocks? What are those for?

 

[NotAFarm]

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Yes, they are rocks. I have small ones under the hardware cloth and some that a bit larger on top of it around the edges. They act as a "heat sink", they hold heat so that the incubator temperature doesn't fluctuate as much.

 

[Pele]

All 24 fit thanks to the awesome suggestions I got here! Set and cooking away!

 

[foxvalleyfarm]

I want to participate but I won't have eggs till Monday morning. Will they count?

 

[roostereggs]

Going to set tonite! I have 24 Rhodebars and 6 B/BCMs that I got yesterday in the mail. They are from DMRippy and I swear she uses part bubble wrap and part concrete to get those eggs to not move LOL! It took me almost an hour to get them out without jiggling them too much. Very few have detached cells.

I know I said I would NEVER tetris stack again...it causes so much angst during hatching. But c'mon...it's the Easter hatch...so I surely need to pack my Brinsea to the gills. Maybe a couple EEs? Or Silkies?

 

[cochins1088]

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No, you don't need to re-weigh them yet.

So when do we candle the eggs?

With light colored shells, I start candling eggs on day 3.

Quote: Hey guys helpe out with this one... Would a light vinegar wash hurt the eggs? I'm not sure... Sorry...

Rinse them under warm water and lightly scrub them to get it off.

 

[NotAFarm]

Reminder:

Alright, now we are to that time when we need to start recording egg numbers.




When you are finished setting ALL of your eggs, please post in this thread, how many total eggs you set for this Hatchalong. (anything +/- 2 days from set day counts)




If you ended up not setting any eggs, please also let us know, so we can record it and know when the count is done.

If you can, post pictures of the eggs you set. (Because we all love looking at pretty eggs in an incubator) If you have a broody, don't worry about it unless you take the picture before you give them to your broody.​

If you could also give us the total number you set, it would be helpful. It's a manual process to record this for us, there are over 300 participants and 3 of us. It would help us greatly if we didn't have to add up each individuals number set. Although we are interested in the breeds you set, please include the total number somewhere. Thank You!

I want to participate but I won't have eggs till Monday morning. Will they count?

Yes, see blue quote above!

 

[foxvalleyfarm]

Yes, see blue quote above!     

Sweet!! OK Im picking up some mixed color eggs on Monday morning and will set them no later then Monday afternoon.

 

[wlschwallenberg]

I just set 12 eggs. Brown Leghorn, BL-RIR cross & Buff Orp- BL cross. I have 20 eggs that I set prior and are due to hatch on 3/3 and EVERY single one has progressed nicely I'm super excited!!

 

[thowe]

Yes, they are rocks.  I have small ones under the hardware cloth and some that a bit larger on top of it around the edges.  They act as a "heat sink", they hold heat so that the incubator temperature doesn't fluctuate as much.  

That's a great idea