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

[casportpony]

Spoiler: Members Who May Enter One More Entry

@500Chickens
@AbL
@african chickens
@AinaWGSD
@AliBia
@AmericanDwarfChicken
@Apechat
@Belovedturkey
@CCsRanch
@cheezenkwackers
@Chianneak
@Clukcluks
@Dino_Chicken
@Egger Anna
@Emu-mama
@Goose08
@Grandma The Chicken
@HomesteaderWife
@HoneyMoran
@jdelg
@Jmazurick
@Justpoppop
@Kyng
@Mamilo
@MapleBiscuits49
@mararva
@MysteryChicken
@Peggy-2011
@RebelFord81
@saving grace
@Shelleyfitz
@Sir Sacabambaspis
@SkyAJK
@StinkyAcres
@SunnySid3Up
@sybonbon
@Sylvester017
@zenaghia

You all have three qualified entries, so you may enter one more entry.
To check the status of your entries, please refer to this spreadsheet.

Rules are here and here.

This contest ends on August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. So get your entries in for a chance to have your picture in the 2026 calendar!

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Spoiler: Members Who May Enter Two More Entries

@AIMEELEIGH
@andrea70
@Aundra101
@BoundlessLove
@chickenlover0805
@Dragonfly5707
@Eggpert
@Evadig
@FamilyOfSeven
@GooseBee
@HorseGirlAbby
@Ikslo
@jodiz26
@Kolbeslayadayinn
@LadyEmmaGrey
@Livia Ammon
@lovesfarms
@mararva
@MARTFAMCHICKENS
@Mimi Chickaduck
@Omelette-in-progress
@OnlySympathy
@Paz
@pennyJo1960
@Piopio2020
@Sandy Taylor
@Sefirothe
@StephJuno
@talkinboutchickens
@TexasBlues
@thecatumbrella

You all have two qualified entries, so may enter two more entries. To check the status of your entries, please refer to this spreadsheet.

Rules are here and here.

This contest ends on August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. So get your entries in for a chance to have your picture in the 2026 calendar!

Thanks! Although, that's all I may enter if I don't get better pics by today!

 

[casportpony]

Alright well I do have this one! I will replace that one (my second entry) with this pic if it fits the template better!

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This is my two sweet leghorn girls in the winter (Peep on the left, and Greta on the right) they were best buddies, until sadly Greta passed recently from an unknown sickness.
(New) Entry #2

I will mark #50 as withdrawn.

 

[OnlySympathy]

Entry #3

 

[OnlySympathy]

Entry #4

 

[MaulsbyFarm]

Ooh, strawberries! Our favorite!

 

[casportpony]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@_mayygun, @-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @Accidental Chicken Mom, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @AliBia, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @andrea70, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @arianna7, @AshVau22, @atomic, @Aundra101, @Auntiejessi3, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @Barkerbunch4, @Barnumsbackyardbirds, @Bawkmeow, @BDutch, @Beau plus penny, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Bsmac, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CabritaChicks, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @CashewVulture, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @cheezenkwackers, @CherishedFowlGuardian, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @Chicken_Trainer2007, @chickengirls16, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @Chickylady77, @Chold05, @chooki, @CityChickins, @ckuehn, @Claire65, @Clementine2022, @Cluckadudealoo, @Cluckfactor5, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @CrazyForMyPeeps802, @Cynthia12, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Dino_Chicken, @Dominique King, @Donald Francis, @Donjeff, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @eddie_van_quailen, @Egger Anna, @Eggpert, @ella2025, @Elspeth Dinsmore, @Emu-mama, @Evadig, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluffy_Butt_Hutt, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @fuzzi, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @GodLovesU, @Golden Comet Mama, @Goose08, @Goosebaby, @GooseBee, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @Granny Berry, @GuineaMania, @Hazel feather, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HiEverybirdy, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @Iowashots, @jdelg, @Jmazurick, @jnicholes, @jodiz26, @Jsnick, @Justpoppop, @KayD22, @KayRaucci, @Kevbock, @Kiki, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @kmerritt59, @KnARanch, @Kolbeslayadayinn, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LucyZ91, @LZapoli, @Mabear29, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @Manleysminis, @MapleBiscuits49, @mararva, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Maty, @MaulsbyFarm, @Mimi Chickaduck, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @MoonMoon, @mrskenmore, @muskiecast, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @Newbie102, @Nifty-Chicken, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OneMountainAcres, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @paloozaparty, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Peggy-2011, @pennyJo1960, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Pollmadoll, @Poultrybonkers, @Project Blue, @Quacking ducks, @RaggedMama, @RamonaMom, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sefirothe, @Shelleyfitz, @ShrekDawg, @Silkies4everr, @SimpleJenn, @Sinadrea, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @Somewhere_In_The_Clouds, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @SRobinson930, @StephJuno, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @sybonbon, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @tawhoney, @TexasBlues, @thecatumbrella, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @Tiffany Wikk, @TOMTE, @ToughCookie, @Traffie Chickens, @Turd bird, @urlocalcrazychickenlady, @WhoDatChick, @wolfinator, @zenaghia

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• casportpony
• Feb 28, 2024

Just a friendly reminder to get those last-minute entries in! This contest ends tomorrow, August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

The spreadsheet has been updated! It's sorted by member name. If you don't see your entry, please let us know. 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

If you're having trouble viewing the spreadsheet, let me know, and I will show you your entries here like this:

Spoiler: casportpony's Entries

#	Member	Original	In Template	Post URL	Status	Comments
148	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
149	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
244	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry

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Mark your calendars!

On September 12th, 2025, we will contact the top 25 via a conversation. In that conversation, you will be asked to fill out a Google Form. In that form, you will upload your image, enter the name, breed, sex & age of the chicken(s), and a snippet about your picture.

If chosen, please remember that we have a strict deadline, so fill out the form ASAP to advance to the next round of finalists and potentially have your image selected for our calendar.

 

[MaulsbyFarm]

Ooh, strawberries! Our favorite!

 

[SkyAJK]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@_mayygun, @-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @Accidental Chicken Mom, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @AliBia, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @andrea70, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @arianna7, @AshVau22, @atomic, @Aundra101, @Auntiejessi3, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @Barkerbunch4, @Barnumsbackyardbirds, @Bawkmeow, @BDutch, @Beau plus penny, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Bsmac, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CabritaChicks, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @CashewVulture, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @cheezenkwackers, @CherishedFowlGuardian, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @Chicken_Trainer2007, @chickengirls16, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @Chickylady77, @Chold05, @chooki, @CityChickins, @ckuehn, @Claire65, @Clementine2022, @Cluckadudealoo, @Cluckfactor5, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @CrazyForMyPeeps802, @Cynthia12, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Dino_Chicken, @Dominique King, @Donald Francis, @Donjeff, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @eddie_van_quailen, @Egger Anna, @Eggpert, @ella2025, @Elspeth Dinsmore, @Emu-mama, @Evadig, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluffy_Butt_Hutt, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @fuzzi, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @GodLovesU, @Golden Comet Mama, @Goose08, @Goosebaby, @GooseBee, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @Granny Berry, @GuineaMania, @Hazel feather, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HiEverybirdy, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @Iowashots, @jdelg, @Jmazurick, @jnicholes, @jodiz26, @Jsnick, @Justpoppop, @KayD22, @KayRaucci, @Kevbock, @Kiki, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @kmerritt59, @KnARanch, @Kolbeslayadayinn, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LucyZ91, @LZapoli, @Mabear29, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @Manleysminis, @MapleBiscuits49, @mararva, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Maty, @MaulsbyFarm, @Mimi Chickaduck, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @MoonMoon, @mrskenmore, @muskiecast, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @Newbie102, @Nifty-Chicken, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OneMountainAcres, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @paloozaparty, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Peggy-2011, @pennyJo1960, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Pollmadoll, @Poultrybonkers, @Project Blue, @Quacking ducks, @RaggedMama, @RamonaMom, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sefirothe, @Shelleyfitz, @ShrekDawg, @Silkies4everr, @SimpleJenn, @Sinadrea, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @Somewhere_In_The_Clouds, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @SRobinson930, @StephJuno, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @sybonbon, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @tawhoney, @TexasBlues, @thecatumbrella, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @Tiffany Wikk, @TOMTE, @ToughCookie, @Traffie Chickens, @Turd bird, @urlocalcrazychickenlady, @WhoDatChick, @wolfinator, @zenaghia

grandfather-clockdown-72643.mp3

• casportpony
• Feb 28, 2024

Just a friendly reminder to get those last-minute entries in! This contest ends tomorrow, August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
View attachment 4208067​

The spreadsheet has been updated! It's sorted by member name. If you don't see your entry, please let us know. 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

If you're having trouble viewing the spreadsheet, let me know, and I will show you your entries here like this:

Spoiler: casportpony's Entries

#	Member	Original	In Template	Post URL	Status	Comments
148	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
149	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
244	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry

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Mark your calendars!

On September 14th, 2025, we will contact the top 25 via a conversation. In that conversation, you will be asked to fill out a Google Form. In that form, you will upload your image, enter the name, breed, sex & age of the chicken(s), and a snippet about your picture.

If chosen, please remember that we have a strict deadline, so fill out the form ASAP to advance to the next round of finalists and potentially have your image selected for our calendar.

My entry #3 are Pekin and Japanese bantam. Pekin is ontop of the broody Japanese bantam.

 

[Candyjablonski]

Spoiler: Who Replied Tag List

@_mayygun, @-Laura, @12Steph97, @50-45-1, @500Chickens, @6-Hens-and-Me, @AbL, @Accidental Chicken Mom, @african chickens, @AIMEELEIGH, @AinaWGSD, @AliBia, @alinas2010, @AmeraucanaHank, @AmericanDwarfChicken, @AMURPHY227, @andrea70, @Antiocheggers, @Apechat, @Appielover, @arianna7, @AshVau22, @atomic, @Aundra101, @Auntiejessi3, @azurbanclucker, @Baby Chickens2020, @BackyardinWales, @Barkerbunch4, @Barnumsbackyardbirds, @Bawkmeow, @BDutch, @Beau plus penny, @Belovedturkey, @Bernie Bones, @BigBlueHen53, @Bigdumogre, @Birdlove2011, @BoundlessLove, @Bsmac, @Buckeye Amy, @BY Bob, @CabritaChicks, @CaiMooneyham, @Candyjablonski, @CashewVulture, @casportpony, @CassieDunphy, @catfood3, @CCsGarden, @CCsRanch, @Ch1cken Tender, @cheezenkwackers, @CherishedFowlGuardian, @Chianneak, @Chicken Tender 61, @Chicken_Trainer2007, @chickengirls16, @chickenlover0805, @ChickMamaCRM, @ChickQueen77, @Chicks123456789, @Chickylady77, @Chold05, @chooki, @CityChickins, @ckuehn, @Claire65, @Clementine2022, @Cluckadudealoo, @Cluckfactor5, @Clukcluks, @Cmp211, @Coletafarm, @CombNWattles, @Cozy_Thylacine, @CrazyForMyPeeps802, @Cynthia12, @Debbie292d, @DenaRenee, @Dino_Chicken, @Dominique King, @Donald Francis, @Donjeff, @Doodlemom63, @Dragonfly5707, @drstratton, @eddie_van_quailen, @Egger Anna, @Eggpert, @ella2025, @Elspeth Dinsmore, @Emu-mama, @Evadig, @FamilyOfSeven, @fancy-feathers, @FarmChick63, @Fluffy_Butt_Hutt, @Fluster Cluck Acres, @FunnyBunny89, @fuzzi, @Georgeie, @Gill-b, @gimmie birdies, @GodLovesU, @Golden Comet Mama, @Goose08, @Goosebaby, @GooseBee, @GracePoultry, @Grandma The Chicken, @Granny Berry, @GuineaMania, @Hazel feather, @Heartsopenwide, @Heidrun, @HiEverybirdy, @HomesteaderWife, @HoneyMoran, @HopKat, @HorseGirlAbby, @Ikslo, @Iowashots, @jdelg, @Jmazurick, @jnicholes, @jodiz26, @Jsnick, @Justpoppop, @KayD22, @KayRaucci, @Kevbock, @Kiki, @kittyvamp1884, @Klatimer, @kmerritt59, @KnARanch, @Kolbeslayadayinn, @Kurczaklover, @Kyng, @Lacy Duckwing, @LadyEmmaGrey, @Laurasb65, @Leaderofthefluffybutts, @lindaDH, @Livia Ammon, @lovesfarms, @LucyZ91, @LZapoli, @Mabear29, @Mamilo, @mammasue, @Manleysminis, @MapleBiscuits49, @mararva, @MARTFAMCHICKENS, @Maty, @MaulsbyFarm, @Mimi Chickaduck, @Mixed Flawk, @Molly Bee, @MoonMoon, @mrskenmore, @muskiecast, @Mwayne, @My Very First 6 Chickens, @MysteryChicken, @Natwest, @Newbie102, @Nifty-Chicken, @NorthwoodsChick, @Omelette-in-progress, @OneMountainAcres, @OnlySympathy, @Oxydziedhens, @paloozaparty, @Paz, @PeaShack, @Peggy-2011, @pennyJo1960, @Perris, @Piopio2020, @Pollmadoll, @Poultrybonkers, @Project Blue, @Quacking ducks, @RaggedMama, @RamonaMom, @RebelFord81, @redinator, @Rhodebar Lover, @RobG7aChattTN, @rural mouse, @Sandy Taylor, @saving grace, @Sc_chickengirl, @Sefirothe, @Shelleyfitz, @ShrekDawg, @Silkies4everr, @SimpleJenn, @Sinadrea, @Sir Sacabambaspis, @SkyAJK, @Somewhere_In_The_Clouds, @sorrisi60, @Squawkers, @SRobinson930, @StephJuno, @StinkyAcres, @SunnySid3Up, @SunnyT13, @sybonbon, @Sylvester017, @talkinboutchickens, @tawhoney, @TexasBlues, @thecatumbrella, @TheChickenGirl16, @Themellowyellows, @TicaCielo, @Tiffany Wikk, @TOMTE, @ToughCookie, @Traffie Chickens, @Turd bird, @urlocalcrazychickenlady, @WhoDatChick, @wolfinator, @zenaghia

grandfather-clockdown-72643.mp3

• casportpony
• Feb 28, 2024

Just a friendly reminder to get those last-minute entries in! This contest ends tomorrow, August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
View attachment 4208067​

The spreadsheet has been updated! It's sorted by member name. If you don't see your entry, please let us know. 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

If you're having trouble viewing the spreadsheet, let me know, and I will show you your entries here like this:

Spoiler: casportpony's Entries

#	Member	Original	In Template	Post URL	Status	Comments
148	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
149	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry
244	@casportpony			post	not an entry	not an entry

---

Mark your calendars!

On September 14th, 2025, we will contact the top 25 via a conversation. In that conversation, you will be asked to fill out a Google Form. In that form, you will upload your image, enter the name, breed, sex & age of the chicken(s), and a snippet about your picture.

If chosen, please remember that we have a strict deadline, so fill out the form ASAP to advance to the next round of finalists and potentially have your image selected for our calendar.

I can't see the spreadsheet