Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Natural Egg Photo Contest

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

Entry 1: eggs laid in tree stump

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

Entry 2: Tie-Dye done by my mother in law

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

Entry 3: Eggs with leaf shadow

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

I use an egg safe ink to date them the day they were laid.

I bought 3 customs stamps from Etsy.

1 stamp has my "farm name" and all the things the state of Taxachusetts requires you to have on your egg cartons if you choose to sell them.

The 2nd stamp has egg storage and handling instructions.

The 3rd stamp is a return carton stamp with my "farm name" on it as well.

I just stamped them on some rainbow holographic sticker paper and cut them out.

And I bought the clear cartons from Amazon.

The clear cartons aren't cheap, and they're kind of a pain in the butt to open and close. There's snaps all the way around. I bought them thinking I could showcase the eggs. But they're more of a pain than what they're worth. I bought paper cartons, once the clear ones are gone. I think the stickers will be flashy enough to catch people's eyes.

What is an egg safe ink? Where would one find that?

 

[Antiocheggers]

Happy Good Firday y'all!
From Antioch Florida

 

[Ponyiqandhens2]

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14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
Natural Egg Photo Contest​

Attention all egg enthusiasts and photographers! Does your flock produce the most beautiful eggs? They do? Well, come show off your skills and creativity by capturing the beauty and uniqueness of natural eggs from your favorite poultry, whether it's chickens, ducks, quails, or any other feathered friends. From the delicate speckles of a quail egg to the rich hues of a duck egg, we want to see your best shots!

To enter, simply snap a photo of your natural eggs and reply to this thread. The top entries will be judged by a panel of experts based on composition, lighting, color, and overall appeal.

The winners will receive some fantastic prizes, including bragging rights and the satisfaction of knowing that they have captured the essence of natural eggs in all their glory. So what are you waiting for? Grab your camera and get cracking!

The eggs can be from chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, quail, guineas, peafowl, emu, pheasants, or any other type of domestic poultry. Use as many different types together as you wish. Take photos of your eggs in interesting arrangements and settings for the best chance of winning (see pics of past winners below for examples). Please read the contest rules detailed below.

Prizes

Place	Prize
First	$50 BYC Store Gift Certificate or a 1-year PFM ($60 value) for yourself or a friend.
Second	$30 BYC Store Gift Certificate or a 6-month PFM ($35 value) for yourself or a friend.
Third	$15 BYC Store Gift Certificate or a 3-month PFM ($20 value) for yourself or a friend.

BYC Store Gift Certificates 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.

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

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

Rules:

1. An entry is one picture of your domestic fowl eggs.
2. Eggs from all domestic fowl (chickens, turkeys, peafowl, guinea fowl, quail, waterfowl, pheasants, emu, etc.) may be used.
3. Members may enter as many times as they want. Only one entry per post, please.
4. All eggs must be in their natural state, no dyeing or other altering allowed.
5. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
6. No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the picture. No collages.
7. The picture needs to have been taken by you.
8. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
9. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
10. ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
11. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
12. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
13. Entries will be accepted until April TBD, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Flat Lay Photography for Beginners by BYC's CluckNDoodle

2022 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @HappyBecca, @HappyClucker7, @MandaRae, & @Isadora

2021 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @juliasflock, @Wainbowmudd, & @Allsfairinloveandbugs

2020 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Kiki, @Shadowisp911, & @juliasflock

2019 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @jolenesdad & @casportpony

2018 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @JaeG, @Kiki, & @Kiki

2017 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Ravynscroft, @LadyCluck77, & @pioneerchick816

2016 & 2015 Winners

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From left to right, photos by: @Chicken picking, @abqchicken, @Shay1Bear, & @timvdo

2014 & 2013 Winners

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@The Sheriff, @chicken pickin, @JoyfulPromise, & @johnnyg07

If you have not joined the fun in the 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!

14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

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the tire nest at 515 this morning, Good Friday

 

[ShaunJ421]

What is an egg safe ink? Where would one find that?

Egg safe ink is basically a food grade ink that's safe to use on eggs. You can buy it at a lot of places. Including Amazon and Etsy. I have red and black. But they have other colors too. Just make sure it says either food grade ink or egg safe ink.

 

[ChickenTenderKesha]

Am I able to enter photos of eggs from my previous flock?
I only have little chicks right now and would love to enter some of my old girls’ eggs as they were my favourite
If not I understand

 

[Antiocheggers]

Freshly laid

 

[janiedoe]

Am I able to enter photos of eggs from my previous flock?
I only have little chicks right now and would love to enter some of my old girls’ eggs as they were my favourite
If not I understand

There is nothing in the rules that says that the egg photos must be from your current flock. As long as you took the photo it should be fine.