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

[bantambury]

I suddenly have to drop out of the hatch a long... I had to make a go fund me... http://www.gofundme.com/lv0240 I have to sell all my chickens, ducks and turkeys. Anyone in ohio that can take a pet turkey? She is 2 years old and loves to cuddle! I don't want her to go to a home where they will butcher her!

im so sorry with what your going through! Sending lots of hugs and prayers over!

 

[JoyfulPromise]

Joyful, I bought a number of digital thermostats similar to these on eBay and switched all my incubators over to them, including my Hovabator. The AllPurpose STC 1000 in F is probably what you are looking for, but it is not what I have, and I really don't know about the ones you listed. Sally Sunshine posted a wiring diagram for Digital Thermostats in her article in Hatching 101. Rush Lane did also on his website, as well as on his videos for constructing incubators. There's a fellow, psgflier, who does a great 3 part video on UTube on how to install a Willhi 7016, and many of the units on the market today come with wiring diagrams and instructions. You will need wire nuts (or wall nuts, if you prefer those), lamp cord or an old extension cord, wire strippers, small screwdriver, and good eyesight/glasses and patience. Good luck with your project. Hope you can get good help if you need it, these are so worth it. Laurie in Berthoud

Thank you so much for your response!

It was very helpful! I am still not totally sure which one to get though - (they all look the same to me), because if I search for the STC-1000, it ONLY comes up in Celcius! One of the Farenheit thermostats I was looking at said it was the ITC-1000, but I don't know if there is any significant difference or if that one would work just as well. I guess I will go look at some of the videos you mentioned and see if I can figure it out. Thanks again!

 

[campingshaws]

turned on the incubator yesterday, "NASA all systems are GO". Hoping for another brahma egg today then countdown begins on my hatch before the Easter H-a-L. I have had to go out every hour looking for eggs because of the cold weather. Ten day forecast is terrible for my incubating plans, only three reasonable temperatures out of ten. Now back to the coffee thread.

Wait... There's a COFFEE thread?!

 

[ocap]

Wait... There's a COFFEE thread?!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/826429/sitting-with-a-cup-of-coffee-coffee-lovers

 

[JoyfulPromise]

Ok, so I was looking up YouTube videos on installing a digital temp controller on my LG incubator, and I happened to see a promotional video by Miller Mfg on their new updated DIGITAL Little Giant incubators!!!

I watched the video, and then checked out our local TSC website, and they have the new Digital LG on sale right now for $39.99! http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/little-giantreg;-still-air-incubator Now I am thinking I might just go ahead and buy a new one, already digitized, and save myself the trouble of trying to order parts and figure out the wiring on my old ones. Has anyone seen or tried the new digital LG yet? What do you think?

 

[nate1the1great1]

I suddenly have to drop out of the hatch a long... I had to make a go fund me... http://www.gofundme.com/lv0240 I have to sell all my chickens, ducks and turkeys. Anyone in ohio that can take a pet turkey? She is 2 years old and loves to cuddle! I don't want her to go to a home where they will butcher her!

hey shelby its chickenfreak10 nice to see you here i saw that you had that on ig i would totally take a turkey but the prob is im i n colorado

 

[Nomibear]

That's a nice price if it works well... Let me know!

 

[Cynthia12]

This is great!

This one too.

 

[chicken pickin]

I am up to nine of my chickens laying eggs!!! Not all on the same day, but Im excited to see them getting back in to lay.

 

[ronott1]

We have a new contest!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-story-fiction-contest-2015-easter-hatchalong

Are you ready for a Short Story Fiction Contest!


Give us your best Easter or Hatching fiction story!

1st Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card donated by JDchicks
2nd Prize: Rooster Light switch cover donated by Cynthia12

CONTEST RULES
1. The contest is open to ALL BYC U.S. resident members only (void where prohibited).
2. Limit of one entry per person.
3. Your story must be 500 words or fewer, NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. The Story must be Easter or hatching themed.
5. Your entry must include at least one photo or drawing.
6. Entries may NOT have been previously published or used in other contests.
7. Author's name should NOT appear anywhere on pages of story.
8. The deadline is March 25th, 2015 Midnight PST
9. Finally, because it’s your story be as funny, poignant, witty, and educated as you wish!
ENTRY DEADLINE
March 25th, 2015 Midnight PST Post your short story on this thread!

Remember to read the first post on this thread daily for new content, including contest announcements.

Open contests:

Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set!
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-eggs-will-be-set-2015-easter-hatchalong/0_50

Contest #2: Random Posting Contest
3 random dates and times have been chosen. If your post is nearest to the secret time, you win!
Winner #1: SoManyHats

Contest #3: Photo Caption Contest #1
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...al-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_14819326

Contest #4: Easter or Hatching Fictional Short Story Contest
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...y-fiction-contest-2015-easter-hatchalong/0_50