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

[generaldsherman]

Does anyone know where to get a fan for an incubator? Without having to order one online and wait? I already looked up Tractor Supply inventory and didn't see one sold separate...I'd just feel better about the bator from the attic if it at least had a fan

get a CPU fan from your local computer shop. They give old ones away. There is a wiring diagram here on BYC, don't have the link.

 

[campingshaws]

Does anyone know where to get a fan for an incubator? Without having to order one online and wait? I already looked up Tractor Supply inventory and didn't see one sold separate...I'd just feel better about the bator from the attic if it at least had a fan

I picked up a tiny one from radio shack but it was 3x more expensive than the one I ordered. Try best buy, circuit city, or another electronics store. They sell them for cooling computers and gaming systems.

 

[wesgef9]

Am I still able to be put on the list I set eggs yesterday(March 5) I just was not clear that was participating. Thanks!

 

[BnBkids]

Yesterday I set 35 chicken eggs (28 Rhode Island Reds and 7 random backyard chickens)

 

[Lozuufy]

Poor guy. I was pulling for him when I heard he got cold. Have there been any others?
I ended up with 7 of the Altsteirer chicks that I hatched making it. Looks like 3 roosters 4 hens.

The other pigeons stopped trying to nest after that, but have recently been building nests again so hopefully I'll get some babies soon. I REALLY want my favorite pair to hatch some babies but at the moment they are the only ones not interested in nesting

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Altsteirer chickens are neat looking. Glad you ended up with more hens than roos (hopefully)!

 

[Pensmaster]

The other pigeons stopped trying to nest after that, but have recently been building nests again so hopefully I'll get some babies soon. I REALLY want my favorite pair to hatch some babies but at the moment they are the only ones not interested in nesting  . 

Altsteirer chickens are neat looking. Glad you ended up with more hens than roos (hopefully)!

Of course the favorite pair won't. I think it's like they know you want them too.

One of the three roosters is much smaller so still hoping he's a she. I do like their colors. Although right now they are still developing their colors

 

[Susieq2015]

get a CPU fan from your local computer shop. They give old ones away. There is a wiring diagram here on BYC, don't have the link.

Thanks!

I picked up a tiny one from radio shack but it was 3x more expensive than the one I ordered. Try best buy, circuit city, or another electronics store. They sell them for cooling computers and gaming systems.

 

[draye]

ok I have 23 eggs set, 5 bantams, 3 olive,and the rest are various shades of brown!!!  Of course my Maran decided she didn't was to give me eggs when I started collecting them yesterday, she'd been given me eggs all the way up to that point, so I didn't think I needed to put any back and put them in the fridge, oh well such is life,  

That had happened to me before. The one hen I want eggs from, nodda one.

It's like "I don't want no sticking kids".

Just set my eggs.
Incubator: 6 Shipped Olive egger eggs and 1 turken egg

Broody Mama: 7 barnyard mix eggs

Yea! Score another point for the NN's. All mine are NN eggs. Of course there is a chance of a few of them turning out fully feathered.

 

[ronott1]

Does anyone know where to get a fan for an incubator? Without having to order one online and wait? I already looked up Tractor Supply inventory and didn't see one sold separate...I'd just feel better about the bator from the attic if it at least had a fan

It depends on the incubator. Incubator warehouse sells replacement parts for incubators.

 

[chickadeeNSC]

Welcome to the 7th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!​

It's that time again! Every year, hundreds of members come together to set eggs to hatch on the exact same day - the day BEFORE Easter. As a group last year, we had 8,689 eggs set for hatching! If you are new to hatching, this is a great way to get a lot of help, tips and advise. Join in the fun for the largest BYC Hatch-a-long of the year!



Set Chicken eggs on Saturday, March 5th at Noon (whatever time zone you are in)

Other poultry breed setting dates listed below...

We want to hatch on March 26th, (the day BEFORE Easter Sunday)
button quail: 16 days to hatch; set March 10th
coturnix quail: 18 days to hatch; set March 8th
seramas: 19 days to hatch; set March 7th
other bantam and LF chicken: 21 days to hatch; set March 5th
bobwhite quail: 23 days to hatch; set March 3rd
call duck and other bantam ducks: 26 days to hatch; set February 29th
pheasant: 22 to 29 days; set February 26th - March 4th
mallard (derived) duck,goose, turkey, guinea, peafowl: 28 days to hatch; set February 27th
goose: 28 to 32 days to hatch; set February 23rd - February 27th
muscovy duck: 35 days to hatch; set February 20th
emu: approx. 53 days to hatch - set Feb 2nd (for you "serious" hatchers)



TO JOIN the hatchalong simply post in this thread that you wish to enter and we will add you! Set dates for each type of domestic fowl are listed above.
This thread is our main chat thread for the hatchalong where you can find anything from new friends, awesome incubation help to the most detailed educational discussions possible and how could we forget the laughter and fun!
This post of the Hatchalong (1st post) will be updated as we move along with all the important information you will need.
But if you find yourself with a question just post it on the thread, everyone is helpful!


ALL CONTESTS ARE HELD IN SEPARATE THREADS,
TO ENTER each contest YOU MUST VISIT EACH CONTEST THREAD, READ THE RULES AND ENTER THE CONTEST, SIMPLE!


If you end up not setting any eggs, please let us know! It makes it easier for our record keeping and we don't have to try to track you down!

Places to find hatching eggs:
BYC Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Section: Chicken Hatching Eggs

JUST IN TIME HATCHING EGG AUCTION: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754077/just-in-time-hatching-egg-auction-and-bin-thread/2100_50




Contests!

Random Posting Contest: Winner #1 Loc20chick, Winner #2 Chaos18, Winner #3 Razadia

Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set! Ends March 1st
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ill-be-set-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long

Contest #2: Photo Caption Contest #1 Ends March 21st
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...est-1-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50


Contest #3: Flapper Contest Ends March 23rd
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-contest-3-flapper-contest/0_50#post_16514776

Contest #4: Edible Easter Contest Ends March 15th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...annual-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_16515623

Contest #5: Cutest Baby Fowl Ends April 3rd
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-fowl-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #6: Broodies and their Babies Ends April 1st
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...abies-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #7: Most Striking Male Fowl Ends March 25th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #8: Natural Egg Photo Contest Ends April 5th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #9: Other Fowl Contest Ends March 29th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-fowl-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #10: Photo Caption #2 Contest Ends March 31st
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...est-2-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #11: Peeps Art Contest Ends April 7th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-7th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #12: Wet Poultry Ends March 27th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...l-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_100#post_16611421





Thank You to @mlm Mike, @Sally Sunshine and @ronott1 for helping me with this year's Hatch-a-long! I truly could not do it without their fantastic help!

I did set my 25 eggs early because of the time frame. I did set one egg yesterday from my Black sex link lol. So I guess I have 1 officially for the Easter HOL.

Just to note: YOu guys are awesome for keeping up with so many members participating!