Ended 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Egg Decorating Contest!

[BantammChick]

All the eggs came from my chickens!

 

[casportpony]

All the eggs came from my chickens!

Lovely entries!

 

[meepANDpeep]

 

[Pyxis]

Loving all the entries so far!

 

[thisshouldbefun]

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This contest is sponsored by BYC's @OneMountainAcres & @CluckNDoodle

12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
Egg Decorating Contest!
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Welcome to the contest. The eggs can be from chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, swans, quail, guineas, peafowl, pheasants, or any other type of domestic poultry. Use as many different types together as you wish. Take photos of your decorated and/or colored eggs in interesting arrangements and settings for the best chance of winning. Please read the contest rules detailed below.

It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread with pictures of your decorated eggs and you will be entered for a chance to win!

If you'd like some tips on how to take better photos, take a look at these awesome threads:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Flat Lay Photography for Beginners by BYC's CluckNDoodle

Contest rules:

1. Eggs from all domestic fowl (chickens, turkeys, peafowl, guinea fowl, quail, waterfowl, pheasants, emu, etc.) may be used.
2. No fake eggs.
3. All entries must be submitted/posted to this thread.
4. Eggs must be decorated or dyed by you or someone in your immediate family.
5. Any Artistic medium may be used to decorate/color the eggs!
6. There are no limitations on how you decorate your egg except keep it family-friendly!
7. All entries must be submitted/posted to this thread.
8. Three entries per member (an entry is 1 - 3 pictures your creation).
9. One entry per post, please.
10. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC sponsored contest.
11. The picture needs to have been taken by you.
12. No overly-edited images—basic editing such as cropping and other subtle changes are allowed.
13. No watermarks, date stamps, text, etc. on the picture.
14. Extra consideration for picture quality and creativity!
15. ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
16. Open to all BYC members. Staff & VPMs may enter for fun but are not eligible for prizes.
17. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
18. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
19. Entries will be accepted until April 6th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

The Prizes
The first-place prize is a chicken tutu.
Made and donated by BYC's @OneMountainAcres
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The second-place prize is this adorable keychain.
Made and donated by BYC's @CluckNDoodle
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The third-place prize is one of these beautiful glitter pens.
Donated by @CluckNDoodle
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For inspiration, here are some of the entries from the 2014 contest​

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The prizes are available to winners that reside in the United States. If the winners are outside of the United States they will be awarded a PFM instead.
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If you have not joined the fun in the 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!

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[cooingdove]

when does this contest end? defanantly joining!

 

[casportpony]

when does this contest end? defanantly joining!

Hi! So happy you’re here! All the details about the contest are listed on the 1st post of the 1st page. I can’t wait to see your creations.

 

[RosieSunrise13]

#1

 

[room onthebroom]

Howdy Peeps! Just cruising by in the Bunny Mobile to wish you all a very Happy Easter.

(*Made with 3 quail eggs & 1 duck egg.)

 

[casportpony]

@tripletfeb, @Overo Mare, @Blue_Raptor, @I_broke_my_birds, @Kiki

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Here is my fav

I'm not, but the girls are picking out the eggs they want to decorate.