Ended Official BYC Article Writing Contest - #15

[TheOddOneOut]

On the sexing threads people are always saying that certain chickens, often Easter Eggers, have a female-specific pattern or a male-specific pattern -- which apparently they can ID even though those birds don't have breed standards.

I want to learn this skill.



Don't photos for this contest have to be your own?

Yes, I believe so.

 

[Pyxis]

Don't photos for this contest have to be your own?

If the photo is posted here on BYC and belongs to a member, and you have permission, it is okay to use

 

[TheOddOneOut]

If the photo is posted here on BYC and belongs to a member, and you have permission, it is okay to use

Oh, okay.

 

[PioneerChicks]

On the sexing threads people are always saying that certain chickens, often Easter Eggers, have a female-specific pattern or a male-specific pattern -- which apparently they can ID even though those birds don't have breed standards.

I want to learn this skill.

I know a few simple ones, like if Salmon Faverolles have a lot of black then they are most likely boys. But not enough to write an article (yet!). Though I did find this thread you might be interested in: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/sexing-easter-eggers.785749/
I would love to see someone else do an article on this!

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

I believe I have an entry now... I hope it doesn't ruffle too many feathers.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...st-finding-the-truth-behind-the-riddle.77404/

 

[3KillerBs]

Another entry.

How to Knock a Chicken's Socks Off

About preparing the chicken feet to use in chicken stock or specialty ethnic recipes.

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

Chicken Eggshell Color Genetics

While it seems like the genetics of chicken egg color would be straightforward, this is not the case. Today we will dive into the intricate process of how eggs get their colors. This journey will start with a basic overview of poultry genetics and the process of coloring an egg. Then we’ll get...

• FeatheredFriends&Horses2
• May 2, 2021
• 4.00 star(s) 4 ratings
• Reviews: 2
• Category: Member Pages

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

DELETED - The Chemical Composition of Chicken Eggs - DELETED

Deleted.

• FeatheredFriends&Horses2
• May 2, 2021
• 4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
• Reviews: 1
• Category: Member Pages

 

[Pyxis]

Hey all! Just a quick reminder that the contest ends in five days! So get your final edits and entries in!

Author	Article Title
@Silkie Princess	Moving broody hens
@Weeg	Top 15 Chicken Coop Mistakes
@Weeg	What to look out for when adopting new poultry
@Rain the house chicken	How to care for large wounds on chickens
@-Flash-	Why Do Chickens Dust Bathe?
@Jacquej57	Utilizing the Parrot Chop Principle to Improve Chicken Diets
@Jacquej57	Click Your Way to a Well-Trained Chicken
@Gammas Bearded Babies	Learning as I go...take 3 coop/run 2021
@BirdsBeesTrees	Assisting Call Duck Hatches
@Pyewacketsmom	My spirit animal is a clucking what?
@All4Eggz	QUAIL for BEGINNERS
@All4Eggz	TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
@PioneerChicks	The Skills of a Chicken Keeper
@3KillerBs	Hot Climate Chicken Housing and Care
@Mason Farm and Ranch	Chicken Orthopedics, splay leg, broken and malformed.
@pipdzipdnreadytogo	Which Came First?: Finding the Truth Behind the Riddle
@3KillerBs	How to Knock a Chicken's Socks Off
@FeatheredFriends&Horses2	Chicken Eggshell Color Genetics
@FeatheredFriends&Horses2	The Chemical Composition of Chicken Eggs

 

[casportpony]

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@-Flash-
@3KillerBs
@All4Eggz
@BirdsBeesTrees
@FeatheredFriends&Horses2
@Gammas Bearded Babies
@Jacquej57
@Mason Farm and Ranch
@PioneerChicks
@pipdzipdnreadytogo
@Catbunnychick
@Pyewacketsmom
@Rain the house chicken
@Silkie Princess
@Weeg

Only a few days left to get your final edits in.​

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• Spelling & grammar. We suggest installing Grammarly and running a spell/grammar check.
• Images from the web. Images from the web are not allowed. Only original pictures, taken by you, or someone you know (with their permission) are allowed. Articles with web images will be disqualified.
• Word count. All articles should be at least 500 words. If you aren't sure how many words are in your article, copy and paste the article into a word counter like this one. Articles with less than 500 words might be disqualified.

Thanks, and good luck everyone!