Ended 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

[Omelette-in-progress]

That phone has a great See these in yellow? See how their file names start with PXL_? They are big enough. Do you live with someone who's technologically savvy?

It depends. That photo was taken on another phone, I've just remembered, and sent over to me. Shall I find out what phone it was?

 

[casportpony]

It depends. That photo was taken on another phone, I've just remembered, and sent over to me. Shall I find out what phone it was?

That would explain why it's too small. When a phone sends a picture, it resizes it. Can you get the phone that was used to take the picture and upload/attach it to a new post?

 

[Omelette-in-progress]

That would explain why it's too small. When a phone sends a picture, it resizes it. Can you get the phone that was used to take the picture and upload/attach it to a new post?

Should I add it here?

 

[casportpony]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @AshVau22, @atomic, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @BDutch, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @chooki, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Donald Francis, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @ella2025, @Emu-mama, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @Golden Comet Mama, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @GuineaMania, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @jdelg, @Jsnick, @KayRaucci, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LZapoli, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @MapleBiscuits49, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @mrskenmore, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Poultrybonkers, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @TexasBlues, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @TOMTE, @Traffie Chickens

Mark your calendars!​

On September 10th, 2025, we will contact the top 25 via a conversation. In that conversation, the member will be asked to fill out a Google Form. In that form, the member will enter the entry number, their BYC username, upload their image, enter the name, breed, sex & age of the chicken(s), and a snippet about their picture.

If chosen, please note our strict deadline. Fill out the form ASAP to advance to the next round of finalists and potentially have your image selected for our calendar.


And the spreadsheet has been updated!

It's sorted by member name. If your entry has been disqualified (column L), the reason for disqualification is in column M. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iSG1_UfjRJYRxwCaKpFNXjNs-EYKJtN3mdEjKO9icVI/edit?usp=sharing

 

[casportpony]

Should I add it here?

Yes, please!

 

[thecatumbrella]

Entry 1: Hornet

 

[thecatumbrella]

Entry 2: Clover

 

[casportpony]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @AshVau22, @atomic, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @BDutch, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @chooki, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Donald Francis, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @ella2025, @Emu-mama, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @Golden Comet Mama, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @GuineaMania, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @jdelg, @Jsnick, @KayRaucci, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LZapoli, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @MapleBiscuits49, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @mrskenmore, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Poultrybonkers, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @TexasBlues, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @TOMTE, @Traffie Chickens

20 days to enter or make changes to your entries!

 

[Squawkers]

Entry three

 

[redinator]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @AshVau22, @atomic, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @BDutch, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @chooki, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Donald Francis, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @ella2025, @Emu-mama, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @Golden Comet Mama, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @GuineaMania, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @jdelg, @Jsnick, @KayRaucci, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LZapoli, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @MapleBiscuits49, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @mrskenmore, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Poultrybonkers, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @TexasBlues, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @TOMTE, @Traffie Chickens

Mark your calendars!​

On September 10th, 2025, we will contact the top 25 via a conversation. In that conversation, the member will be asked to fill out a Google Form. In that form, the member will enter the entry number, their BYC username, upload their image, enter the name, breed, sex & age of the chicken(s), and a snippet about their picture.

If chosen, please note our strict deadline. Fill out the form ASAP to advance to the next round of finalists and potentially have your image selected for our calendar.


And the spreadsheet has been updated!

It's sorted by member name. If your entry has been disqualified (column L), the reason for disqualification is in column M. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iSG1_UfjRJYRxwCaKpFNXjNs-EYKJtN3mdEjKO9icVI/edit?usp=sharing

For age, would that be at the time the picture was taken, or current age?