Ended Official BYC 2024 Summer Fair—Standard-Bred Chicken Show

BantyChooks · Jul 6, 2024

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Official BYC 2024 Summer Fair
Standard-Bred Chicken Show
Ends on August 25th, 2024

This year we are pleased to announce that we will two main divisions. One for APA or ABA-recognized chickens, and one for non-recognized chickens (Easter Eggers, mixed breed, etc.)

If entries warrant, we will have several categories:

APA or ABA recognized

Overall
Bantam Hen
BantamRooster
Large Fowl Hen
Large Fowl Rooster

These entries will be judged according to the basic principles of the Standard; e.g. quality of feather, clarity of colour, balance of shape, correctness of comb, and how well they represent their breed.

Non-recognized

Overall
Bantam Hen
BantamRooster
Large Fowl Hen
Large Fowl Rooster

Since there are no Standards of Perfection for poultry not recognized by APA or ABA, this category will be judged based on the overall condition of the birds and the quality of the photos. Clear, focused, well-lit photos of a well-posed bird in good condition will score higher.

Clear, focused images with the bird in a good pose is best—we recommend at least one clear side profile, along with some closeups, such as the bird held with its wings spread or an image from the front to show leg stance. We ask that you limit the number of pictures per entry to five to make things easier on our judges.

The Standard-Bred Chicken Show is a judged photo contest.

Overall APA or ABA Recognized Prizes - 3-month PFM through sixth place.

APA or ABA-recognized Bantam Hen, Bantam Rooster, Large Fowl Hen, & Large Fowl Rooster Prizes:

TBD

Non Recognized Prizes

TBD

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

Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
An entry is 1-5 pictures of your chicken.
Include one photo that shows the entire left or right side of the bird (head, beak, feet, and tail).
In your entry, please include the following:
- Breed
- Color
- Sex
- Age
Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
The photo needs to have been taken by you.
You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
Entries will be accepted until August 25th, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

APA or ABA Overall Winners

From left to right, photos by @Bertram, @Fluffy Lambs, @Auntiejessi3. @Show Sebright, @Sc_chickengirl, & @HorseGirlAbby

APA or ABA Bantam Cock Winners

From left to right, photos by @Fluffy Lambs, @Yard Farmer, @krystin07 & @Chicken poppy

APA or ABA Bantam Hen Winners

From left to right, photos by @Bertram, @Show Sebright, @Sc_chickengirl, @Show Sebright, & @Show Sebright

APA or ABA Large Fowl Cock Winners

APA or ABA Large Hen Winners

APA or ABA (color not approved) Overall Winners

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APA or ABA (color not approved) Bantam Cock Winner

APA or ABA (color not approved) Bantam Hen Winners

APA or ABA (color not approved) Large Fowl Cock Winners

APA or ABA (color not approved) Large Fowl Hen Winner

2022 Winners

Overall