The 6th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[PeepsPonderosa]

Can you already tell what I have? I know it's the spot but I don't remember which sex has the messy spot without researching again. I'll tinker with them tomorrow. Sorry for taken away from H A L

 

[Darnbunnies]

Lucky you. Eighteen girls here and not a broody one among the bunch and most of us know how much easier it is when Mama Bird hatches and cares for the little ones. -DB

 

[PeepsPonderosa]

Here's the story
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/949931/help-name-these-birds
25 BR
2 BO
1 Brahma
2 BR Roos

 

[ellymayRans]

Can you already tell what I have? I know it's the spot but I don't remember which sex has the messy spot without researching again. I'll tinker with them tomorrow. Sorry for taken away from H A L

Lol. I don't have the breed personally but pics of their legs with a closer head shot it would be easier.

 

[BCapps]

I put my first eggs in a new incubator 3 days ago. This is my "trial run". I will plan to start a new batch on the 14th . Count me in!

 

[Dustystrail]

I'm not new to BYC but never have participated in a HAL. Never followed either..not sure why not??

I'm thinking I'm gonna do it! Easter HAL seems so appropriate! So count me in!

I have eggs in now but should be all done by 2/26 ish so plenty of time.

As for breeds. Hmmm. Undecided ATM. I've got some breeders to sort through.
Tentatively I'll say Black and Blue Copper Marans, bantam Cochins and fingers crossed maybe some of my Peafowl.

Some of my eggs sitting around because they are all with the wrong guys!!

Do you think there is any chance of the peafowl laying early enough? I'm in Ohio so I'm guessing weather is not much different from yours. This will be my first year with pea eggs but I really wasn't thinking about the peafowl yet. Heck I don't think I will even have any of the chickens divided into breeding pens. I was thinking some colorful mix breeds would make wonderful Easter chicks.

 

[jgoldy2]

Any body have good non hatchery bantam breeders that would ship hatching eggs ?

 

[ellymayRans]

Do you think there is any chance of the peafowl laying early enough? I'm in Ohio so I'm guessing weather is not much different from yours. This will be my first year with pea eggs but I really wasn't thinking about the peafowl yet. Heck I don't think I will even have any of the chickens divided into breeding pens. I was thinking some colorful mix breeds would make wonderful Easter chicks.

I doubt it but I am keeping hope!! I don't have them separated yet, have to this week for sure! At least pull all the boys til about a week before gathering!! So much to do!!

 

[Math]

I'll be hatching Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds and backyard mix.

 

[Cynthia12]

I put my first eggs in a new incubator 3 days ago. This is my "trial run". I will plan to start a new batch on the 14th . Count me in!