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

[IHeartPoultry]

I think I'll only set more if I win some eggs in a contest on BYC.... I'm so proud of myself, i do have limits! or not... MUST. WIN. CONTEST.

 

[katsdar]

When do you guys think that it is okay for me to put my broody and her babies in with the big flock

I wait a few weeks,then put them in where everyone can see each other but not get to each other, wire them a special spot, but she will protect her babies, but let someone else chime in

Soooo I kicked my HAL chicks out and put in 24 more eggs.... These are my lab orp eggs I was posting about plus 13 brahmas

Mine is full again too, cleaned it up after yesterday and 24 more eggs are in,I have a brinsea just like yours, I love it.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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DON'T forget this contest and getting chick pics with mugs​

IF YOUR JOINING US FOR THE APRIL HAL ​

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...n-the-chicks-hatch-a-long/0_100#post_16684743​

“Chick Mug Shots”​

"Springing in the Chicks"​

2016 April Hatch-a-Long​

Hosted by Mike & Sally​

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-2016-april-hatch-a-long-hosted-by-mike-sally​

"Springing in the Chicks"
2016 April Hatch-a-Long​

Hosted by Mike & Sally​

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EGGS in the bator/s ANYTIME in April​

JOIN US! ​

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NEW COOL CONTESTS!​

“Share a Laugh” Random Posting Thread CLICK HERE​

“Share Helpful BYC TIPS” Random Post Thread CLICK HERE​

Chick Mug Shots CLICK HERE​

Selfies with Fowl CLICK HERE​

Fowl drawing/painting Contest CLICK HERE​

 

[StarMeKritten]

More chicks still hatching, so I don't have a final count yet.

In the meantime, here's a photo of my silkie chicks that hatched. There are lots of blue laced red wyandottes and Easter/ olive eggers too.. I will take photos of them later.

 

[misfit acres]

@mlm Mike Final count 28

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Contests!


Contest #2: Photo Caption Contest #1
VOTE NOW!
Photo Caption
Contest #1
CLICK HERE TO go to VOTING POLL




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 #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 April 8th
To enter, go here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...l-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_100#post_16611421

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ny-will-hatch-2016-byc-easter-hatchalong/0_50


How Many Eggs Will Hatch?

Deadline: TONIGHT SUNDAY !!!!​

March 27th

at midnight PST​

to submit Guess!​

7,491 eggs were set for the Easter Hatch-a-long
But, How Many Will Hatch?



ONE GUESS! & NO EDITS!
ALL EDITED POST's WILL BE Disqualified!

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The Prize:
chicken salt and pepper shaker,
courtesy of Hurley

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[mallory2013]

I wait a few weeks,then put them in where everyone can see each other but not get to each other, wire them a special  spot, but she will protect her babies, but let someone else chime in

Mine is full again too, cleaned it up after yesterday and 24 more eggs are in,I have a brinsea just like yours, I love it.  

This was my first time using it, it was Great! So easy to use!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

UPDATE:​

I have pulled extremely helpful NOTES, LINKS &​

Informational Post Links from the Incubation w/ Friends thread​

for EVERYONE'S convenience and will continue to put them HERE:​

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubating-w-friends-helpful-notes-links-informational-post-links​

SEXING CHICKS & CHICK IDENTIFICATION

SEXING CHICKS! post #15172
VENT SEXING http://naturalchickenkeeping.blogspot.com/2013/07/vent-sexing-chicks-sex-links-autosexing.html
Is my chicken a pullet or cockerel? CLICK HERE
LEG BANDS ideas for ID chicks: post #5609
Chickencanoes chick/chicken Identification practices post #25833
FEATHER SEXING LINKS http://cdn.backyardchickens.com/d/d0/d075bb42_13371_sexfaether.jpeg
FEATHER SEXING LINKS http://animalsciences.missouri.edu/reprod/ReproTech/Feathersex/sld006.htm
FEATHER SEXING LINKS post #7608
SEXING DOMINIQUE CHICKS click HERE and post #821
http://www.calvinroberts.us/index.php?_page=5
http://www.nantahala-farm.com/chicken-dominique-looks2-chick-pullet-cockerel-s.shtml
http://www.nantahala-farm.com/chicken-dominique-chicks-sex-link-s.shtml
Sight Sexing Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks at Hatch Click HERE & HERE
Sight Sexing Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks at Hatch click here

CHICK CARE

***DUCK, QUAIL, GOOSE, PEAFOWL, GUINEA, TURKEY Refer to individual sections in notes
How to evaluate Chicks after Hatch! post #56572
WHEN to start feeding CHICK after HATCH! post #4657
Chick Pro and Pre Biotic vit cheap! I swear by them! 1st & 2 wks then ACV see post #1409
Chick and Chicken Vitamins HAVE SOME ON HAND post #61039
Raising Baby Chicks CLICK HERE
New CHICKS Care Links & When to begin feeding post #22550
First 60 days of Raising baby Chicks click HERE
Socializing Baby chicks CLICK HERE
How to Spot Problems with Newly Hatched Chicks post #22550
More Problems of Newly Hatched Chicks http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-spot-problems-of-newly-hatched-chicks.html
How to Prevent Chicks from Getting Coccidiosis post #4779
Quick lesson on pasty butt post #4657
Homemade Electrolyte Recipe for weak/ill chicks post #3876 USING SPONGE WEDGES post #4473
CHICK TEMPERATURE Measurement vs. observation: recognizing the comfort status of day old chicks post #20918
HOW do I know when my chick as turned the corner? post #15777

BROODERS & HEATING

Homemade Brooders of BYC members CLICK HERE
The cheapest brooder/fast assemble Lowe's LG moving box. It's $1.39.
If you need more space, add more boxes and cut doorways between them. Put heat in one, Later in another and food in another.
Cheap quick Insulation brooder post #43909
Plastic Drum Type Brooders! post #68585
Setting Up the Brooder post #68242
Baby video monitor IN THE COOP or Brooder! post #31817
SIMPLE CHICK BROODER post #869 post #46388 post #46470
Pic of my Brooder and talk, wax paper between papertowel layers for simple roll up see begin pic post #3543
Brooder talk post #4358
Ur's Brooder post #5222 & addition post #34281addition to brooder post #31959
Canadachickens Brooder Build post #35489
Brooder/hospital cage: http://www.rainbowparrots.com/brooder.php
CLEANING THE BROODER COCCI COCCIDIA Survival post #39296

Brooder Lights

LEDs and CFLs are better for light (less electric cost)
Ceramic emitters. They last longer and if they break, they don't get glass all over. 25-250 watt. I use 150s.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25W-250W-11...w-Plant-Lamp-Pet-Reptile-Heater-/231394987292
Smaller watt ceramic heat emitters if brooding indoors. They come in 50-300 watt sizes. Click HERE

Heating pads, Caves, Plates

http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=135875
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update
http://www.farmandfleet.com/product...feedsource=1&gclid=CKacxYbgjsoCFdgGgQodvBMOOw
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...mpid=04csegb&gclid=CM_5iMngjsoCFYYjgQodQQ8Dcg
https://www.enasco.com/product/C31504N
SWEETER HEATER post #3572
Heat PLATE post #27809
Premier one brooder plates https://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=135875
Heating pad cave By Joey Ur! post #23974 post #24341 post #25309
Gotro7s heating pad post #46388
Mama Heatinig Pad UPDATED click here
Momma cave fer cheap https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors
For cold weather and lots of chicks, Ohio brooders. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw/downloads/46524.pdf in action post #26965
NOTE OF CAUTION ON those momma heater brooder things: post #8192

Teflon coated rough service give off hazardous fumes
http://www.rootsimple.com/2012/07/teflon-coated-light-bulbs-deadly-to-chickens/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/natu...ental-policy/teflon-dangers-zmgz12jfzkon.aspx

 

[canadachickens]

@mlm
@Sally Sunshine

Final count
30 set
13 to lock down
7 hatched

:/

 

[canadachickens]

@mlm
@Sally Sunshine

Final count
30 set
13 to lock down
7 hatched

:/

@mlm Mike

Had both of you tagged in original post goofed up some how.???????