WINNERS ANNOUNCED.....!
THANK YOU to all who entered, and made judging this such a special experience.
I wish you could all have prizes because every bird was unique, from feathering to poise to character. It was a VERY close thing. I loved every entry though (literally) to let you know it was appreciated.
So, without further ado, here are our WINNERS!
'Other poultry' category:
Most Highly Commended:
@FortCluck's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23530651, what an adorable quail!
Runner Up:
@jwehl's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23529307, that must be THE cuddliest peachick.
Winner
@maadroj's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23567615, beautifully poised quail with lovely feathering.
'Waterfowl' category:
Most Highly Commended
@SchmidtChicks's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23528436, a delightful and well-photographed duck!
Runner Up
@FortCluck's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23538677, give her a worm from me!
Winner
@Henrietta 65's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23552110, well done Mr Wobbles, really pretty iridescent feathering.
For the 'Bantam' and 'Large Chicken' categories, there were so many entries I added a few 'Special Mentions' for other eye-catching birds!
'Bantam' category:
Most Highly Commended
@pipdzipdnreadytogo's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23527550, one word for those cochins: CUTE!
Runner Up
@msiler's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23532774, keeping those feathers clean has really payed off.
Winner
@RoostersAreAwesome's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23527774, stunning poise + feathering!
Special Mentions
@HappyClucker7's and
@CaliFarmsAR's bantams- just too sweet to miss out....
'Large Chicken' category:
Most Highly Commended
@MysteryChicken's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23527487, well who wouldn't love a crele orpington like this one?
Runners Up (two because SO many people entered this)
@JadeFarms's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23528904, cute AND perfectly posed, a stylish little chick indeed!
@featherhead007's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23529534, Blu is totally 'impressive' personified.
Winner
@nuthatched's entry:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poultry-show-win-prizes.1428488/post-23546077, amazing mottled feathers and classic poses.
Special mentions
@black_cat's leghorns- important to give the working girls a chance!-,
@Allthefloofs's houdan- what a sweetie- and
@centrarchid's heartwarming chicken family photo.
Again, it was very hard to choose, but I hope you agree with my final choices.
CONGRATULATIONS to all winners!
Winners and Runners Up will soon receive a private message including their prize....
Look out for my future competition 'Rooster's Got Talent!'.