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

[generaldsherman]

My new friend Victory Bunny, or Vick for short

 

[Happy Chooks]

Was sick for a couple days and ended up 1000 posts behind... hope I didn't miss anything important, cuz there's no way I'm gonna try to catch up...

I don't see why not.

Btw, you *might* wanna double check the set date for Calls... I don't think any set on April 29th will hatch in time for Easter...

Good catch, thank you! It's fixed now.

 

[AllAboutMyGirls]

I would like to join the hatch.

 

[casportpony]

Peacocks sound like this when they fly[VIDEO]

 

[JerseyHen]

Sorry, I am late to the party. I will be hatching this year.

And welcome to you too! Do you know what you want to hatch this year?

Sorry, I am late to the party. I will be hatching this year.

whatcha gonna hatch?

Silver Appenzeller Spitzhaubens, Cream Crested Legbars, and if I can get the banty's sorted... Porcelain Dutch. I am really looking forward to working with the spitzhaubens for showing,

 

[casportpony]

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[NotAFarm]

only 100 post to catch up.. I really dont know what I'll try to hatch.. wheaten marans, white marans, my 1/2 brahma /1/2 N/N who knows Time will tell

Hey, Sue! Almost didn't recognize you without your horse avatar!

Set all the eggs!!

And a question for you, @draye , and any other Necked-neck keepers. I was wondering if any of you have used the males as meat birds? I understand they are in the "Dual Purpose" category and wonder what you think of them?

 

[Hurley]

I'm sorry you feel the need to leave this thread.

The sheer size of this yearly hatchalong makes it a challenge to make everyone feel included. Those of us running this hatch (and lots that aren't running it) do our very best to make sure people's questions get answered. I don't see how making people feel welcome is an issue - you can easily scroll past them if you don't want to see them. Again, we have hundreds of people all set to hatch at the same time. It's not easy and towards the end, we are ready to pull our hair out. (or at least I am)

Good luck to you.

Awww, thanks. A ton of work goes on behind this thread! I'm sure Sally, Ron and Mike appreciate it too.

I've been doing this hatch for 4 years now. (I think

) Just when I think I've figured it all out, something happens that surprises me.

Every year is different. It's fun, and sometimes crazy stressful getting the contests judged.

Thanks to all who put the huge effort into this project. It's a massive undertaking and I greatly enjoy being able to participate and appreciate the effort.

You can't make everyone 100% happy all of the time, it's impossible. Heck, I can't make myself happy 100% of the time, and I'm in control of me. This thread flies at times, sometimes I have time for that, sometimes I don't. I've got the amazing option of skipping posts or just not coming to the thread if that's what makes me happy. There are lots of good folks on here, having a good time, stimulating and multiplying the excitement for the upcoming hatch. I feel it adds a ton of fun to what could otherwise be "just another hatch" (for those that hatch a lot) and gives a big support base for those that don't.

As was said, if you don't like it, you aren't required to read. If you don't like one part of it, scroll works well.
I wish you happiness in the threads you frequent. For the rest of us...

Woot! Woot! Woot!

SET ALL THE EGGS!!!!!!!!

Now, I have to run to the P.O., my eggs are here!

 

[dolfi]

Thank you!!! The Happy Hen's live here!!!! e I'm dancing :yiipchick Thank you everyone. I'm humbled

Hi just thought i would post a couple photos of our newest paddocks almost done. All the walls open on all sides for air flow during the day with open runs

Congrats on the win. And happy birthday That coop is stunning, I love it

 

[lacymorgan]

Getting close to a hatch. Have eggs going into lockdown today and then some every 2 to 3 days for the next week or so. I don't get much sleep. Keep getting up to look in the window. I wonder if this is how dad's feel in the waiting room. Now its mom's turn LOL