The 7th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-A-Long!

[RattleCan]

Hey everyone! I'd love to join in on this Hatch-A-Long! I've never participated in something like this before but it sounds so much fun. I haven't had any luck finding EE's locally, my TSC rarely ever gets them, and most online hatcheries are either already backordered or require a minimum that I just don't want.... and I REALLY want some, so I'm caving and ordering some eggs on Ebay. I hatched some SLW/GLW that I ordered on Ebay back in the fall and sadly my hatch rate really wasn't all that great. 38 eggs, 9 hatched, 7 survived, 4 are roos (Anyone want a GLW roo?) -_- So here's to hoping that I might be a bit more successful with EE chicks! And just in time for Easter!

My main question is... I believe the person I'm ordering from will ship me two dozen eggs either monday or tuesday. So if I receive the eggs thursday or friday, will it be extra bad if I wait until saturday to incubate them for the hatch-a-long? I know there's already some risk of them being damaged in shipping, and the fresher the egg the better, I'm just wondering if the extra day or two of settling before incubating would cause any extra problems. If not, I'm totally in!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I haven't been on this thread long bit I've already seen some people who always let the eggs sit a day before putting them in! So I don't think it would be a problem! Never incubated before though so can't say for sure

 

[Proverb31mama]

I want to join!

 

[misfit acres]

My opinion is a breeder wouldn't bother to ship eggs a second time if they were sending dud eggs I know from my personal experience that there are specific shipping locations/hubs that just don't work out for me.

Well I'm guessing that's what happened, she said sometimes they get x-rayed and that kills them. Do you know which are the bad ones for shipping. We are located in northern Indiana. Thank you for your time! Blessings!

 

[aplynn]

Hey everyone! I'd love to join in on this Hatch-A-Long! I've never participated in something like this before but it sounds so much fun. I haven't had any luck finding EE's locally, my TSC rarely ever gets them, and most online hatcheries are either already backordered or require a minimum that I just don't want.... and I REALLY want some, so I'm caving and ordering some eggs on Ebay. I hatched some SLW/GLW that I ordered on Ebay back in the fall and sadly my hatch rate really wasn't all that great. 38 eggs, 9 hatched, 7 survived, 4 are roos (Anyone want a GLW roo?) -_- So here's to hoping that I might be a bit more successful with EE chicks! And just in time for Easter!

My main question is... I believe the person I'm ordering from will ship me two dozen eggs either monday or tuesday. So if I receive the eggs thursday or friday, will it be extra bad if I wait until saturday to incubate them for the hatch-a-long? I know there's already some risk of them being damaged in shipping, and the fresher the egg the better, I'm just wondering if the extra day or two of settling before incubating would cause any extra problems. If not, I'm totally in!

They should be fine I know I typically let shipped eggs rest for a few days before I incubate them anyway. But I am no expert.

 

[CogburnIsMyRoo]

Hey everyone! I'd love to join in on this Hatch-A-Long! I've never participated in something like this before but it sounds so much fun. I haven't had any luck finding EE's locally, my TSC rarely ever gets them, and most online hatcheries are either already backordered or require a minimum that I just don't want.... and I REALLY want some, so I'm caving and ordering some eggs on Ebay. I hatched some SLW/GLW that I ordered on Ebay back in the fall and sadly my hatch rate really wasn't all that great. 38 eggs, 9 hatched, 7 survived, 4 are roos (Anyone want a GLW roo?) -_- So here's to hoping that I might be a bit more successful with EE chicks! And just in time for Easter!

My main question is... I believe the person I'm ordering from will ship me two dozen eggs either monday or tuesday. So if I receive the eggs thursday or friday, will it be extra bad if I wait until saturday to incubate them for the hatch-a-long? I know there's already some risk of them being damaged in shipping, and the fresher the egg the better, I'm just wondering if the extra day or two of settling before incubating would cause any extra problems. If not, I'm totally in!

I'd say that letting them sit with the pointy end down for a day or two after shipping would be good because that would give them time to settle and help the air sac.

 

[mlm Mike]

Another New Open Contest​

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...test-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_100

Deadline for entry is April 7th , 2016 at midnight PST​

Contest # 11
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Peeps Art Contest!
7th Annual Easter Hatch-a-long!

"Eep”–a clever play on Pixar's “Up” Film​

The Winner of the Washington Post's 2010 Peeps Diorama Contest​

Enter the PEEPS Art Contest by Constructing
a MARSHMALLOWY Peeps masterpiece out of the sugary candy PEEPS!
The concept is simple, use PEEPS, to create a sculpture, mosaic, diorama, or other type of visual art.
PEEPS do not have to be the main component of the piece, but they should be the focus.

2 Entries per contestant, 3 images per Entry
A panel of Judges will choose the winner

For some PEEPS inspiration, see what others have created:
google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=pee...DknJTLAhUG7iYKHUD-BKQQsAQIHA&biw=1206&bih=681
Washington, D.C. - http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/peeps
Denver, CO - http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_19957260
Westminster, MD - http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrollartscenter/sets/72157629831829679/
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Denver Post's Peeps diorama winner 2010​

Please read the RULES below!​

1st Place:
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$20 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of @chattery41​

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2nd Place:


MOXY Socks Chicken Legs Knee-High Fitness Novelty Socks, courtesy of @Hurley

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3rd Place

2 hen saddles courtesy of @Auroradream26​

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Contest Rules:
Open to ALL BYC members in the Continental U.S. ONLY (Not Alaska or Hawaii)
All other BYC, winners outside US can qualify for GFM prize so please enter!
Some prizes not awarded to winners under the age of 18, example hatching eggs, whereas,
a Golden Feather Membership will be substituted for the prize.
Your submission must be your own IDEA and IMAGES and cannot have been entered in other contests.
Maximum of 2 entries per person UP TO THREE IMAGES EACH ENTRY

Create a sculpture, mosaic, diorama, or other type of visual art.
PEEPS do not have to be the main component of the piece, but they should be the focus.
No fake editing or Captions
We want to see the world through your eyes, not through the excessive use of editing tools.
However, basic cropping and poop removal is allowed.
To submit your entries, simply post your images in A SINGLE POST on this thread
Deadline for entry is April 7th,2016 at midnight PST
Winners chosen by a panel of judges, judge’s decisions will be final.
BYC Administration reserves the right to disqualify entries/posts not following the rules
All BYC Rules Apply! Terms of Service (Rules)
VOID where Prohibited!

ENTRY DEADLINE
Wednesday, April 7th, 2016 at Midnight PST​

 

[RattleCan]

Okay, glad to hear! I let the other eggs I ordered sit for about 18 hours before putting them in the incubator, but it wasn't as cold out then and the air cells all looked good in them. Maybe sitting a full day or two will do these eggs some good then. I definitely didn't plan on getting these eggs just in time for this hatch-a-long, but now I'm glad to be a part of it!

 

[generaldsherman]

Ok peeps, I picked up a pullet to help restart my flock, and noticed she has grainy poo. There was also a bit of red. Worms maybe? ( pretty easy to notice when she poops on your arm)

 

[cree57i]

Ok peeps, I picked up a pullet to help restart my flock, and noticed she has grainy poo. There was also a bit of red. Worms maybe? ( pretty easy to notice when she poops on your arm)

Anything red I go get the occult blood tester, but I may have PTSD about coccidia. I have become a professional poo inspector.