Ended 2024 Valentine's Day Contest Series—Some Poultry Are Red, Some Are Blue, But Let's Not Forget, They Can Be Barred Too!

[HorseGirlAbby]

All of these pictures are amazing! I thought I would add my two cents

Miss Betty White III
Blue Plymouth
A little over one yearView attachment 3750959

Entry 2
Molly soaking up some sunshine
Olive Egger - 3 days old (?)View attachment 3750963

Entry 3
Mr. Lloyd Christmas
9 months old
Blue/Red LeghornView attachment 3750971

Wonderful entries, @Tumbleweedlynn!

Hera my red silkie being very interested in the cameraView attachment 3751045

I love her eyes.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

This contest is now closed. Many thanks to all who participated! The judges will start judging as soon as possible, and be sure to watch this thread to know when the final winners are selected. Best of luck to all!

 

[Rock17]

Wonderful entries, @Tumbleweedlynn!

I love her eyes.

Thankyou

 

[Kiki]

Check out all of the entries here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ga...ts-not-forget-they-can-be-barred-too.7430247/

 

[fuzzi]

Check out all of the entries here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/albums/2024-valentines-day-contest-series—some-poultry-are-red-some-are-blue-but-lets-not-forget-they-can-be-barred-too.7430247/

Hi!

One of my photos (#150) wasn't supposed to be an entry.

 

[casportpony]

Hi!

One of my photos (#150) wasn't supposed to be an entry.

No worries. All pictures get entered. We have "not an entry" in the comments for that one.

 

[Kiki]

Hi!

One of my photos (#150) wasn't supposed to be an entry.

All pictures posted in a contest thread are included, but Like Kathy said...they don't get judged.

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

When will the winners be announced?

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

When will the winners be announced?

In a bit, we’re still working on judging them. Have patience, everyone!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

The judges have finished judging, and we have our winners!
@HopKat, @Ash56, @DuckDuckPromise, @Blue Raptor, @knoturavggrl, @The Welch Chickens, @mrskenmore, @alinas2010, @Chive, @HenriettaPizzaNolan, & @Desertvalleychickens

@HopKat, you have won a 6-month PFM for yourself or a friend!

@Ash56, @DuckDuckPromise, @Blue Raptor, @knoturavggrl, @The Welch Chickens, @mrskenmore, @alinas2010, @Chive, @HenriettaPizzaNolan, & @Desertvalleychickens,
you have won a 3-month PFM for yourself or a friend!​

@HopKat

Not sure if Dottie is fishing for worms or admiring her reflection in the puddle

@Ash56

Bantam Barred Cochin named Fluffy!

@DuckDuckPromise

This is Lazarus again!!! This sweet Roo is a Blessing!

@Blue Raptor

Entry 3: [BARRED] Fred III and her beautiful portrait.

@knoturavggrl

English Jubilee Orpington, his name is Lore:

@The Welch Chickens

Entry one:

@mrskenmore

Penny Marshall Entry #3

@alinas2010

Entry #2 - Blue: plump little (or should I say big) Pepper, Sapphire Gem, taking a rest on the stairs.

@Chive

Cashmere enjoying the long grass and the warm weather.

@HenriettaPizzaNolan

Entry #1:
Donna, a Buckeye hen, living the good life in the Buckeye State!

This was taken right around the time she started laying her first eggs last fall. She is our most timid hen and can be kind of a loner, but she is a really sweet girl.

@Desertvalleychickens

Entry 1 [BARRED]:
My Dominique rooster Ijak!

@HopKat, @Ash56, @DuckDuckPromise, @Blue Raptor, @knoturavggrl, @The Welch Chickens, @mrskenmore, @alinas2010, @Chive, @HenriettaPizzaNolan, & @Desertvalleychickens, I will be sending you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!!

Great job everyone, this was so much fun!!

~ Shout out to all judges who took the time to judge this contest. I know it was incredibly difficult to judge, and I appreciate all of you! ~

And THANK YOU to our BYC Sponsors (click to view & support them)​