Not sure if this can be an entry as it’s not the bird itself, but wanted to share!
Snow makes for some chilly feet
Snow makes for some chilly feet

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They really are- my previous one lived well over 7! My friend has one that will be 10 this spring!Look at all the winters photos!!![]()
EEs are by far my favourite hybrid breed, truly good hardy birds I’ve found!
poor Porky Pie! brrr...Entry #2 - My girl Porky Pie (a lavender Orp), she’s always jumping out of the coop when I open it for anything and didn’t particularly like the cold footsies!
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Debating on if this should go here or wait for fluffbutt Friday![]()
Can’t be too sorry for her when she does it to herselfpoor Porky Pie! brrr...
My bantams act like snow is acid. He does look a bit shocked.Entry #1 - I’m obsessed with two cockerels my bantams hatched out, here’s one of them as he flew out of the coop and caught a big surprise when he landed in some deep cold
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Love her name.Entry #2 - My girl Porky Pie (a lavender Orp), she’s always jumping out of the coop when I open it for anything and didn’t particularly like the cold footsies!
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Debating on if this should go here or wait for fluffbutt Friday![]()
Her true name is Miss PorpingtonMy bantams act like snow is acid. He does look a bit shocked.
Love her name.![]()
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Winter Photo Contests
Winter on the Farm Photo Contest
Ends February 28th, 2025
Calling all poultry enthusiasts! It's time to get your cameras ready for our Winter on the Farm Photo Contest. This is your chance to capture the magic of winter with your feathered friends. Whether it's chickens on frost-covered grass, graceful ducks walking on icy ponds, or majestic turkeys striding through fields dusted with snow, we want to see it all! The possibilities are endless, so bundle up, grab your camera, and immerse yourself in the enchantment of Winter. Use the icicles, snowy fields, frozen ponds, etc. as your backdrop for captivating photographs. Share your unique perspective and let the beauty of your feathered friends shine in a winter masterpiece.
Submit your captivating winter-themed poultry photos for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
If entries warrant, we will have two categories, landfowl & waterfowl, with prizes for both categories.
Prizes:
- At least three 3-month PFMs
How to enter:
It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread with photos of your domestic poultry in a winter setting.
To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
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Rules:
Photography tips from fellow BYC members:
- Four entries per member. One photo per post, please.
- An entry is one photo of your domestic poultry in a winter setting.
- All domestic poultry allowed (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, peafowl, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants, etc.)
- Other animals may be in the photo, but the star of the photo must be poultry.
- Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
- No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
- The photo needs to have been taken by you.
- You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
- High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
- ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
- Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
- All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
- Entries will be accepted through February 28th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
2023/2024 Winners
- Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
- Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
- Photography Tips from BYC's TudyBot
From left to right, photos by @mrskenmore, @MamaWolf7, @fowltemptress, @Quacking ducks, @Poultrybonkers, @Shabby Chic-Hens, @CrazyForMyPeeps802, @chickenlover8969, @HeritageFan, & @chickenmomma41
2022/2023 Winners
Landfowl Category
From left to right, photos by @HorseGirlAbby, @Lacy Duckwing, @mrskenmore, & @alinas2010
Waterfowl Category
From left to right, photos by @Overo Mare, @fatty and friends, @Goose Smith, & @Quacking ducks
2021/2022 Winners
Chicken Category
From left to right, photos by @Lacy Duckwing, @HiEverybirdy, @Chickstarrs, @BesideStillWaters, & @maceleneo
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Waterfowl Category
From left to right, photos by: @The Phantom, @MotherOfDuckens, @rp riley, @countryladyNH, & @Niche Flock
Gamebird Category
From left to right, photos by: @JewelBirds, @TurkeyTheQuail, @Let There Be Light, & @SueT
2018/2019 Winners
From left to right, photos by: @The Phantom, @cassie123, @Izzychicky, @feathermaid, @MagpieDucks
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2016/2017 Contest Winners
From left to right, photos by: @GoldenFlight, @SueT, @Blooie
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