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

[Lozuufy]

Ok, here is the video I post at this time for a hatch a long..when eggs start arriving.

If you can get through him talking about the cars in the beginning..he explains he is a P.O. worker. Watch for the truck, and when he asks..you didn't think we handled everything by hand did you?

Now I'm really worried lol. I just spent over $90 on eggs and they should arrive today... but it was about 15 degrees last night so I'm hoping they didn't freeze or get smashed.

 

[valleychicks]

Is it too late to join the hatch a long?

 

[Eps32]

Going to pick up the orust eggs today guys. Will send pics of the un boxing!!!!

 

[Sahwithchicks]

Is it too late to join the hatch a long?

Nope, you have a couple days! Welcome!

 

[Sahwithchicks]

Going to pick up the orust eggs today guys. Will send pics of the un boxing!!!!

Best of luck!

 

[Eps32]

Best of luck!

Thanks

 

[mlm Mike]

I'm in!!! This is my very first hatch a long!!!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

Well, it's been ages since I posted on BYC. I'd love to join Easter Hatch-A-Long! I should have 40-ish araucana eggs by then. I'll be picking up 3 dozen on Friday, & I'll have maybe a dozen from my own hens by Saturday.

Good luck everyone!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

AHHHHH my new bator should arrive on Thursday!!!! I'm so in if I can get my hands on some eggs in time

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

Count me in. I didn't have an incubator last year. So I missed out but I got one with duck eggs already and another should be here just in time to put some in.

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

Count me in! I didn't think I could join this hatch but things fell into place, I found the eggs I wanted locally, and I'm picking them up on Friday! This will be my first time incubating, and I couldn't be more eggcited!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

I would like to join the hatch a long.

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

I'm in! I'm glad I caught this in time! I'd like to set eggs to hatch for easter!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

I'm in! Add me to the Hatch-A-Long! Thanks! Happy hatching!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

WOW!!! I haven't been online for a while and I am nearly 2000 posts behind!!

With everything that has gone on over the last couple weeks (Rec Soccer Championships, oldest turned 12 Celebration, impromptu trip to Orlando, FL to see family and go to Universal Studios) I haven't been able to post any updates. Well, the Easter HAL eggs for the classroom were set last Thursday. I actually was permitted some time to speak with the children about chickens and eggs. This set will be the sum total for this HAL. Too much going on. So here are my numbers

Heritage RIR = 4
Speckled Sussex = 3
Blue/Black/Splash Maran = 3
Salmon Faverolle = 2

Black bantam (can't remember which breed) = 1
Millie Fluer d'Uccle = 3
Gold Neck d'Uccle = 6
Backyard mystery mixes = 3

Grand Total eggs set = 25


Bonus update:
Returned from Orlando Monday night to two pipped duck eggs, one pipped chicken egg, and two hatched chicks. (Eggs were "locked-down" right before we left.) All have hatched and the newest duckling additions are adorable. The ducklings are White Crested/Rouen cross. The both look like standard Rouen except one inherited it's mother's crest.

This little one has already received the name Montana (Moe for short).

Thank you for your total set numbers. Good luck with your hatch!

The ducklings are so darn cute.

I'm going to have to bow out. I promised myself and my husband that I'd only hatch when my regular broody gets broody, and it's safe to say that, at this point, she's not going to go broody in time for eggs to arrive in time to be set even for the latest official set time, Monday.

Sorry about that. Maybe you'll be able to join another hatch a long when you get a broody hen!

I think I'll be joining in!

Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

Is it too late to join the hatch a long?

Nope, not too late!
Welcome to the 2016 Easter Hatch A Long!

Hatching Participant List is Current to Post 6397

 

[draye]

Okay 15 pages behind.

I'm going to be setting my eggs late this afternoon. Going to try include today's eggs I gather.

 

[RattleCan]

Getting ready to go pick up my other 3 dozen EE eggs today! Woo!

As a side note, for those of you who do receive damaged eggs through USPS, definitely file a claim. After a look at this article --> https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-truth-about-insuring-hatching-eggs

I filed a claim for the 2 dozen eggs I received on Monday. Only two were physically cracked but the air cells were so grossly damaged in all of the others that I have little hope that any are going to hatch, so I figured it was worth a try. My claim was approved this morning for the full $50 priority mail is insured for. So if you receive damaged eggs, take pictures and don't hesitate to file a claim with them! Those eggs went into the incubator on Tuesday, and I'll be candling them tomorrow evening to see if the air cells have improved enough for turning.

Good luck to everyone receiving eggs in the mail!

 

[chattery41]

Received my eggs from Hog Creek Ranch this morning. They sent 3 extras.Packed very well. Only 3 had a discernible air cell so my eggs are very fresh. The air cells i can see are very stable, staying still when u roll the egg.