Ended Mister BYC Beauty Pageant—Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contest

[muddy75]

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Mister BYC Beauty Pageant
Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contest
Ends November 30th, 2024
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Macho macho man. Is your guy a macho man? How about macho poultry? We are looking for the best and most handsome male birds of BYC. Is your rooster buff? Is your tom turkey sophisticated? Maybe your drake has that waddle that wows the hens. We want to see your gorgeous male birds. Any domestic species, any age. Is your bird worthy of the title of Mister BYC? Let's see those boys strutting their stuff for a chance to win!

There will be at least three winners, and each will receive a copy of the beautiful BYC 2025 Calendar! If entries warrant, we will have two categories, landfowl & waterfowl, with prizes for both categories.

The calendar is available to winners who reside in the United States. Winners outside the United States will be awarded a 1-month PFM.

How to enter:
It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread with pictures of your handsome guys.

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
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Rules:

1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
2. An entry is a picture of your male domestic poultry along with:
   • His name
   • His age
   • His color
   • His breed or species.
3. Other poultry may be in the picture, but the star of the picture must be the rooster, tom, drake, etc.
4. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
5. No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
6. The photo needs to have been taken by you.
7. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
8. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
9. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
10. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
11. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
12. Entries will be accepted through November 30th, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Photography Tips from BYC's TudyBot

2023 Landfowl Winners

From Left to right, photos by @RT Goth Barn, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @CCsGarden, @Poultrybonkers, & @Perris

2023 Waterfowl Winners

From Left to right, photos by@fowltemptress, @WhiteTreeOfGondor, @Evadig, & @NevadaEmma

2022 Landfowl Winners

From Left to right, photos by @yesterDAYNE, @Bone Bunny, @Tumbleweedlynn, & @Farmers Chicken Farm

From Left to right, photos by @Sc_chickengirl, @ButtonHoarder, @NorthwoodsChick, & @@chickenmomma41

2022 Waterfowl Winners

From Left to right, photos by @ProudRedneck, @The Moonshiner, @Painted Calls, & @Kingbobkingdom

From Left to right, photos by @WhiteTreeOfGondor, @Quacking ducks. & @AmeraucanaHank

Check out the rest of the contests here:
Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contests—Win One of 36 BYC 2025 Calendars!

If you would like to purchase a beautiful BYC 2025 Calendar, see this thread: 2025 Calendars are HERE!!!

 

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This contest is brought to you by our BYC Sponsors
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Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contests
Ends November 30th, 2024
Twelve (12) amazing contests to choose from!
Click on a picture to view the contest!​

Fabulous Feather Foto Contest: Zoom in on the intricate patterns and mesmerizing colors of feathered beauty

Show Us Your Flock Photo Contestt: Present your flock in all its proud glory

Miss BYC Beauty Pageant: Crown the most dazzling, charming, and photogenic fowl in our community

Mister BYC Beauty Pageant: Give our handsome and debonair male fowl a chance to shine

Show Off Your Eggs Photo Contest!: Frame the elegance and wonder of eggs in captivating compositions

Poultry and Pals Photo Contest: Capture the delightful bond between your poultry and other furry, scaly, or feathery friends

Funny Poultry Faces & Poses Photo Contest: Have your camera at the ready to catch your flock at their most hilarious moments

Family and Fowl Photo Contest: Show off memorable moments with your feathered family member

Fluffy Butt Photo Contest: Celebrate the adorable and quirky side of feathered posterior perfection

Pets With Paws Photo Contest: Show us the adorable companions that bring joy to your life (other than the poultry!)

What's Your Hobby?: Share the passion that ignites your soul and showcases your unique talents

November Nuttiness, a Random Funny Posting Contest: Post your funniest pictures, jokes, and stories to get a chance in our random number drawing for a BYC 2025 calendar

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I can't wait to see everyone's handsome birds!

 

[casportpony]

Not an entry #1

 

[Perris]

This is Tintern. He is mostly partridge Penedesenca with a splash of Araucana. He turned 1 in September, and is not quite finished moulting.

 

[BDutch]

#1
This is Oscar, a naine de Tournaisis cockerel I had several years ago.
Naine the Tournaisis is a heritage breed from the south of Belgium and was almost extinct.
He is almost 11 months old on the photo. He hatched April 30 in 2018, the picture was taken March 24 2019.
He is the father of Janice.

 

[Perris]

Entry 2: this is Killay. He was 2 in July. He is 50:50 partridge Penedesenca and lavender Araucana. He is the current dom in my flock. This is him from the front

and this from the back

 

[EmmaRainboe]

• Dino Nugget
• 2-3
• Blue
• Bantam Cochin/Brahma mix

 

[Perris]

Entry 3: This is Fforest. He turned 2 in July (hatch-mate with Killay), and he is 50:50 Penedesenca and Swedish Flower.

 

[Perris]

Entry 4: This is Gwynedd, turned 1 in September (hatch-mate of Tintern), also Penedesenca with some Araucana, and comb apart, very like his dad Killay