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Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 10, 2008, 19:55
THIS IS COMPETITION NUMBER 1

TITLE:  "My Chickens"

PRIZE:  "Organic Poultry" by Katie Thear, signed by the author (More Info (http://www.poultry.allotment-garden.org/Poultry/Organic_Poultry/index.php))

CLOSING DATE:  Sat 19th April 2008
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The simple rules:

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  • You can enter one photograph into the competition which should be no more than 640 pixels wide.
  • It should be accompanied by a short title and some description.  
  • At the closing date we will add a poll for members to vote on and the most popular photo will be the winner.
  • The winner will receive a copy of "Organic Poultry" by Katie Thear signed by the author and the winning photo will be placed in a permanent photo gallery along with the best runners up.[/list:o]

    All Qualifying entries are in this post for ease of viewing.

    All naked chooks were disqualified for reasons of taste and seasoning  :wink:

    Voting will last for 7 days


    The Voting has now closed and the winners are:

    1st  - Slowef with 17 votes

    2nd - Mdueal with 15 votes

    3rd - Babe and Poultrygeist tied with 8 votes each.


    Thanks to everyone whe submitted such great pictures  :D


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    Quote from: "Sadgit"
    Title : You looking at me?

    Description : I wanted to get a Bob De Niro from Taxi Driver look using the macro setting on my camera.

    (http://www.sad-land.co.uk/Chickens%20018.JPG)


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    Quote from: "Vember"
    Title: Bob Dylan

    Description : Thinking long & hard about new song lyrics that can start Cock a Doodle Dooooo

    (http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/BobDylan.jpg)


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    Quote from: "Foxy"
    Title : Cockerel saying good morning!

    Description : This is my favourite cockerel Bigfoot. He has 3 lovely hens and I hoping to breed from him soon.
    (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/Kelly_Katherine/Bigfootsgirlsandcrowingapril17th010.jpg)


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    Quote from: "babe"
    TITLE : I'm ready for bed mum !

    DESCRIPTION : Little Fraggle is my only chook i hatched from an egg, so will always be my baby[/b]

    (http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/fragglebedtime.jpg)


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    Quote from: "poultrygeist"
    Title : "open the gate and nobody gets hurt"

    Description: Negotiations were under way during the first week of arrival.

    (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/Resizeof2008_1_22006.jpg)


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    Quote from: "new_2_veg"
    Title : Day of arival

    Description : My 3 hens, 2 laced wyandottes and 1 pekin blue cross a hour after i got them home. Hopefully they will all get on well soon, and to top it off i got my first egg not to long after this photo was taken  :D

    (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/yoyo-dubs/009.jpg)


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    Quote from: "beki"
    Title : Wheeeeee!!! This is FUN! But ooops!  :shock: where's the brakes?!!!!

    Description :I was washing up and looked out of the kitchen door last summer to see two of my (now sadly RIP :( ) chooks playing on the skateboard! :lol:

    (http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/bekiboo26/DSC00236.jpg)


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    Quote from: "Bodger"
    Title: The father of my babys.

    Description : These are the parent stock of my Light Sussex Chicks.

    (http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/kcooper2006/farmyard/ls6.jpg)


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    Quote from: "ness"
    Title : Bog off we're busy

    Description : 3 Broody Mothers.

    (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f70/ness1210/Picture008-1.jpg)


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    Quote from: "Jellyhead"
    Title : Do you know of a good hairdresser? me bouffants gone rather squiffy :oops:

    Description : When it rains my poor Polands need a trip to Toni & Guy :roll:

    (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff294/Frenchconnectionphoto47/DSC03740.jpg)


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    Quote from: "jack russell"
    Title : GOOOOOOD MORNING DURHAAAAAM

    Description : Well Summer in mid  crow

    (http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/jack-russell_2007/CIMG2976.jpg)


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    Quote from: "agapanthus"
    Title : If that floozie fraggie, frizzie thinks she's gonna upstage me!!!!!!!................

    Description : This is Braveheart, the chook who was attack by an Irish Wolfhound and who hitch-hiked in a truck and ended up living in a wildlife park with black Ibis', storks, cranes and peacocks for 5 days!!!!

    (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/annanic/braveheartP3010003.jpg)


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    Quote from: "raaaymond"
    Title : My four girls

    Description : My new babies only had them a few weeks settling in nicely

    (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/raaaymond-photo/chooks.jpg)


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    Quote from: "jammy"
    Title : Bath Time!

    Description : An empty veg bed is just too tempting, I thought bathing was to get you clean not make you more dirty.....

    (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/pgmonkey/P1010866.jpg)


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    Quote from: "henpecked"
    Title :  It's behind you!Molly got the feeling someone was hitching a ride.

    Description : Two of my chooks enjoying the snow on the WRONG side of the fences.

    (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/henpecked123/PIC_0023.jpg)


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    Quote from: "mdueal"
    Title : SEBRIGHT IN THE SNOW

    Description : Our sebright cockerel braved the 3 inches of snowfall earlier in April. Managed to get this shot of him in the sunshine. No eggs that day from the hens - they did enjoy their porridge though!

    (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2391427925_f61736a1a5.jpg)


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    Quote from: "yorky"
    Title : Okay, who did a whoopsy on the perch?

    Description : A very quizzical young light Sussex hen

    (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn181/loiner18/IMG_0469600x450.jpg)


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    Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"
    Title : "Pick on someone your own size"!!!!!!

    Description : This is one of my favourite pics of little Rosemary, who doesn't know if she's a she or a he!  She/he grew her large comb and wattles at the same time as the 2 cockerals, but she/he doesn't crow.  She's half the size of the rest of the Amberlinks we had, but doesn't lay eggs either!!!!

    (http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l33/grannieannie_2006/Chooks/littlecockerel1.jpg)


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    Quote from: "slowef"
    Title : "Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"

    Description : Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh

    (http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)


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    Quote from: "compostqueen"
    Title : My new chooks

    Description : Three little brown hens in their new green Eglu.

    (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/englishmiss/newhens.jpg)


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    Quote from: "mumsy"
    Title : I’m looking for Aunty

    Description :
    I’m  looking for Aunt Sally, now where can she be?
    I’m all dressed up with me bestest head, to take her out for tea
     Oh what a happy Worzel she would really make…………………….
    If only she would join me for tea & a slice o’cake
    So please if you would be so kind & tell me where she is
    I don’t think this is something she would like to miss
    Ok, I’ll tell you where to find her & I know this for a fact
    You’ll find her on the poultry pages having a poultry chat :lol:

    (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/mumsy_02/scarecrow009.jpg)


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Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Ruby Red on April 11, 2008, 21:40
Really good competition. But unfortunately You may as well ask me to learn urdu.  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 11, 2008, 21:46
Quote from: "Ruby Red"
Really good competition. But unfortunately You may as well ask me to learn urdu.  :oops:


We'll test you on that later Ruby  :lol:

There will be more photo comps to come.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mkhenry on April 11, 2008, 21:46
Quote from: "Ruby Red"
Really good competition. But unfortunately You may as well ask me to learn urdu.  :oops:


My wife had a urdu today.   :lol:

Looks like a great competition, I am looking forward to the piccies. :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 11, 2008, 21:56
does the photo have to include more than one chicken?

does it have to be natural or can we use props, costumes and scenery?

can it be a photo we have already taken, or a new one just for the competition?

oooooh im so excited

girlies.. start practising your poses :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 11, 2008, 22:06
One or many chooks Babe.

Just go for it, give it yoru best shot  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 11, 2008, 22:35
Quote from: "babe"
does the photo have to include more than one chicken?

does it have to be natural or can we use props, costumes and scenery?

can it be a photo we have already taken, or a new one just for the competition?

oooooh im so excited

girlies.. start practising your poses :wink:


It can be a new one or an old one, whatever you think best. Props, costumes .. my goodness! It's only a bit of fun. :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 11, 2008, 22:36
Quote from: "john"
Props, costumes .. my goodness! It's only a bit of fun. :)
That is fun to Babe  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 11, 2008, 23:23
Well, what chance would I have up against a photo of Evie in her pink jim jams??????
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Trillium on April 11, 2008, 23:29
Or Elvis in his latest tux?  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Sadgit on April 12, 2008, 10:13
Can I start then?

Title : You looking at me?
Description : I wanted to get a Bob De Niro from Taxi Driver look using the macro setting on my camera.

(http://www.sad-land.co.uk/Chickens%20018.JPG)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Swee'pea on April 12, 2008, 10:34
Love the photo and as I'm not entering thought I'd just say...my title for this one would have been ' I spyyyy wiv my ikkle eye....' :D Fab pic BTW
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Vember on April 12, 2008, 11:14
Is This where I enter ??????

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/BobDylan.jpg)

Title: Bob Dylan

Description : Thinking long & hard about new song lyrics that can start Cock a Doodle Dooooo
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Vember on April 12, 2008, 11:16
My Photo looks huge  :(  Sure I put right numbers in??
shout at me if i'm wrong and I'll try again :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 12, 2008, 14:18
Title -Cockerel saying good morning!

This is my favourite cockerel Bigfoot. He has 3 lovely hens and I hoping to breed from him soon.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/Kelly_Katherine/Bigfootsgirlsandcrowingapril17th010.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 12, 2008, 14:22
Lovely piccie Foxy.  Title and Description needed though. ( think youv'e just given the Title)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 12, 2008, 14:43
Have edited post auntie! :lol: Great idea John! :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 12, 2008, 14:44
Perfect foxy  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 12, 2008, 17:50
TITLE : I'm ready for bed mum !

DESCRIPTION: Little Fraggle is my only chook i hatched from an egg, so will always be my baby


(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/fragglebedtime.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 12, 2008, 18:24
Babe - you're crackers :)

That's why we luvs ya!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 12, 2008, 20:34
Quote from: "john"
Babe - you're crackers :)

That's why we luvs ya!


i doubt anyone was expecting a serious entry from me john :roll:  :D and my chooks just won't pose for any old photo :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Oliveview on April 12, 2008, 21:42
Babe, thats a great photo!! :lol:  All the photos are great- makes my hens look like they are sooooo ordinary..........but to me they are perfect :D  Do you think I can bring a hen back in my hand luggage?
Pamela
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 12, 2008, 21:57
How did you get those booties on her?
& why  can't  I see Foxy's pics?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 12, 2008, 22:03
Foxy's pic is showing up fine - try refreshing your browser.

Do you have a larger version of your picture - it's nice but too small.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 12, 2008, 22:16
Title: "open the gate and nobody gets hurt"

Description: Negotiations were under way during the first week of arrival.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/Resizeof2008_1_22006.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 12, 2008, 22:16
OOps sorry John wasn't entering that one is just in my signature, will be entering tomorrow though :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 12, 2008, 22:19
Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"
Well, what chance would I have up against a photo of Evie in her pink jim jams??????

or even frizzle going too bed!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: wellybabe on April 12, 2008, 22:36
Babe - I think you have got a future Miss Egg World on your hands! :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 12, 2008, 23:13
Poor John! I guess you were imagining natural chicken shots artfully taken from our gardens!!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 12, 2008, 23:36
Quote from: "Foxy"
Poor John! I guess you were imagining natural chicken shots artfully taken from our gardens!!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


It did sort of, well I expected, errr never mind :)

It's a bit of fun, and the members get to choose the winner by secret vote. Now that was cunning of me. You see if I picked the winner then I'd be the baddy to those who come second.

Open the gate's a killer :) Looks so cross!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mashauk on April 13, 2008, 00:01
Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "john"
Babe - you're crackers :)

That's why we luvs ya!


i doubt anyone was expecting a serious entry from me john :roll:  :D and my chooks just won't pose for any old photo :wink:


babe, that is sick :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: bimbler on April 13, 2008, 00:19
BABE THAT IS SO WRONG. :roll:  How will you feel when you eat him :?:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Viv on April 13, 2008, 07:56
Babe, love your babe!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: richyrich7 on April 13, 2008, 09:07
Quote from: "bimbler"
BABE THAT IS SO WRONG. :roll:  How will you feel when you eat him :?:


 :shock:  don't be daft I couldnt see Babe harming a feather on there heads !
 
Looks very well looked after and is obviously happy to do it.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 13, 2008, 10:22
All Babe's chooks are right posers  :lol:

Lovely pic Babe  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: shaun on April 13, 2008, 10:27
Quote from: "babe"
TITLE : I'm ready for bed mum !

DESCRIPTION: Little Fraggle is my only chook i hatched from an egg, so will always be my baby


(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/fragglebedtime.jpg)


is it a real chicken ?  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 11:20
Is that one of Babe's jumpers it's stood on ?

..and who's is the dummy and the shoes ?

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: new_2_veg on April 13, 2008, 11:55
Day of arival


Heres a photo of my 3 hens, 2 laced wyandottes and 1 pekin blue cross a hour after i got them home. Hopefully they will all get on well soon, and to top it off i got my first egg not to long after this photo was taken  :D

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/yoyo-dubs/009.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 18:15
Quote from: "bimbler"
BABE THAT IS SO WRONG. :roll:  How will you feel when you eat him :?:


just to put your mind at rest bumbler, all my girls are happy and healthy and quite used to being huggled and cuddled and posing for pictures.

fraggle has been handled since the day SHE hatched.

i do not keep them for eggs...OR MEAT, they are pets and treated as such.

im just glad its not a cat pitcure competition, or khufu would have been prading around in her bondage gear, complete with whip and handcuffs  :roll:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mashauk on April 13, 2008, 18:22
My cat, even being the geriatric wuss that he is (just turned 18) would scratch my eyes out before he'd let me dress him up, the nearest I got was tying a scarf round him when he was little, and of course his bonnet with a pink ribbon (the plastic bonnet that the vet put on him to stop him biting his stitches out I hasten to add!) :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: beki on April 13, 2008, 18:31
Title -

Wheeeeee!!! This is FUN! But ooops!  :shock: where's the brakes?!!!!


Description - i was washing up and looked out of the kitchen door last summer to see two of my (now sadly RIP :( ) chooks playing on the skateboard! :lol:

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/bekiboo26/DSC00236.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 18:33
wonderful picture beki x
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 18:36
:lol:

If only it was video, you could have won £250 for that !

Well done to Evil Hen-eval  8)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 18:41
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
:lol:

If only it was video, you could have won £250 for that !

Well done to Evil Hen-eval  8)


why do you people insist on giving the crazy person (me) ideas  :roll:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 18:43
I thought it was those people inside your head that whispered to you ?  :?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 18:46
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
I thought it was those people inside your head that whispered to you ?  :?


noooo, whatever gave you that idea.... its the faires at the bottom of the garden  :wink:

they can be very persuasive
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 18:49
Oh, that's ok. Some mad people hear voices but fairies are normal.

 :roll: nurse  :?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 18:54
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Some mad people


who's mad??  better keep a look out  :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 18:58
If any mad people come round, tell the fairies immediately.

They like to know so they can pretend to be invisible.

I'm off to Narnia to see a man about a lion.

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 19:00
just make sure you close the wardrobe door behind you, you dont want the mad people following  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Bodger on April 13, 2008, 19:57
The father of my babys. These are the parent stock of my Light Sussex Chicks.


(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/kcooper2006/farmyard/ls6.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 13, 2008, 20:21
Beautiful Bodger  :D

Can you add a brief description please   :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 20:22
he is very handsome, but why does he have a ball and chain on  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: richyrich7 on April 13, 2008, 20:24
Quote from: "babe"
he is very handsome, but why does he have a ball and chain on  :wink:



Married obviously  :wink:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 13, 2008, 20:39
Quote from: "richyrich7"
Quote from: "babe"
he is very handsome, but why does he have a ball and chain on  :wink:



Married obviously  :wink:  :lol:


 :lol:  :lol:

Excellente !!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Bodger on April 13, 2008, 20:45
Quote from: "babe"
he is very handsome, but why does he have a ball and chain on  :wink:


He doesn't.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 13, 2008, 20:46
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Can you add a brief description please   :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 13, 2008, 21:15
Bodger he is beautiful - sums up what a proud  game cockerel should look like!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: ness on April 13, 2008, 21:28
Title: Bog off we're busy.


Description: 3 Broody Mothers.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f70/ness1210/Picture008-1.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 13, 2008, 21:31
Do you know of a good hairdresser? me bouffants gone rather squiffy :oops:

When it rains my poor Polands need a trip to Toni & Guy :roll:

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff294/Frenchconnectionphoto47/DSC03740.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 13, 2008, 21:32
Quote from: "Jellyhead"
Do you know of a good hairdresser? me bouffants gone rather squiffy :oops:

When it rains my poor Polands need a trip to Toni & Guy :roll:

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff294/Frenchconnectionphoto47/DSC03740.jpg)


wey hey....   8)  classic photo jelly
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 13, 2008, 22:01
what about the one with Alvin watching telly?? Love the one the paparazzi took when he was driving..... :wink:  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: jack russell on April 13, 2008, 22:55
Title: GOOOOOOD MORNING DURHAAAAAM

Description: Well Summer in mid  crow

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/jack-russell_2007/CIMG2976.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mkhenry on April 13, 2008, 23:09
I must say our members have got some fantastic looking chooks.  I am glad I don't have to decide on a winner.  I do think though that we should have a class for Babe on her own.  Who else would put up a piccy like that. :lol:  :wink:
Title: adding photos
Post by: raaaymond on April 14, 2008, 08:55
Hi
would love to enter but have no idea how to add photos to message
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 14, 2008, 10:26
Hi Ray

Have a look here and it might help you  :D

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?p=100026#100026
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: richyrich7 on April 14, 2008, 11:08
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Hi Ray

Have a look here and it might help you  :D

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?p=100026#100026


If not PM a mod and one of us will sort it out.  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 11:47
If that floozie fraggie, frizzie, or whatever her name is from down south,thinks she's gonna upstage me!!!!!!!................

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/annanic/braveheartP3010003.jpg)

This is Braveheart, the chook who was attack by an Irish Wolfhound and who hitch-hiked in a truck and ended up living in a wildlife park with black Ibis', storks, cranes and peacocks for 5 days!!!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 11:50
Quote from: "babe"
TITLE : I'm ready for bed mum !

DESCRIPTION: Little Fraggle is my only chook i hatched from an egg, so will always be my baby


(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/fragglebedtime.jpg)



She's a babe!!!!! ;)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 11:50
Quote from: "jack russell"
Title: GOOOOOOD MORNING DURHAAAAAM

Description: Well Summer in mid  crow

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/jack-russell_2007/CIMG2976.jpg)


He is STUNNING!!!!!!
Title: my garden chooks
Post by: raaaymond on April 14, 2008, 11:59
My new babies only had them a few weeks settling in nicely
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/raaaymond-photo/chooks.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 14, 2008, 12:35
Quote from: "Foxy"
what about the one with Alvin watching telly?? Love the one the paparazzi took when he was driving..... :wink:  :wink:


Foxy you really are treading on dangerous ground here. It was Elvis driving the car :shock: not sure how Babe will take this confusion :? It could be fine tho as she does love Alvin :wink: she best not nick him tho :roll:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 12:35
Quote from: "agapanthus"
If that floozie fraggie, frizzie, or whatever her name is from down south,thinks she's gonna upstage me!!!!!!!................

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/annanic/braveheartP3010003.jpg)

This is Braveheart, the chook who was attack by an Irish Wolfhound and who hitch-hiked in a truck and ended up living in a wildlife park with black Ibis', storks, cranes and peacocks for 5 days!!!!


bling and tartan.. how wonderful, a chavvy chicken  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

i fell off the chair laughing aggy, brilliant :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 12:38
Quote from: "Jellyhead"
Quote from: "Foxy"
what about the one with Alvin watching telly?? Love the one the paparazzi took when he was driving..... :wink:  :wink:


Foxy you really are treading on dangerous ground here. It was Elvis driving the car :shock: not sure how Babe will take this confusion :? It could be fine tho as she does love Alvin :wink: she best not nick him tho :roll:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


its all good, elvis? alvin? they are both stars  :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 12:39
AGGY??? has braveheart got nail varnish on???  :?  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: compostqueen on April 14, 2008, 12:44
:lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 14, 2008, 12:55
Welcome to John's website where the strange people are welcome :)

Chickens with bling.. whatever next?? I dread to think.

Keep 'em coming - and normal chickens are very welcome too
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 14, 2008, 13:00
The chickens are always normal  :)

...as for the people who feed them  :roll:


Nuff said
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: jammy on April 14, 2008, 13:02
Title: Bath Time!

Description:  An empty veg bed is just too tempting, I thought bathing was to get you clean not make you more dirty.....

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/pgmonkey/P1010866.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 13:21
Quote from: "babe"
AGGY??? has braveheart got nail varnish on???  :?  :lol:



Course!!!!........ :wink:  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 13:23
Quote from: "john"
Welcome to John's website where the strange people are welcome :)

Chickens with bling.. whatever next?? I dread to think.




You'll see her  in the dole office pushing her pram soon!!!!!!!! :lol:  :lol:  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 14, 2008, 13:26
Quote from: "agapanthus"
Quote from: "babe"
AGGY??? has braveheart got nail varnish on???  :?  :lol:



Course!!!!........ :wink:  :wink:


Looks like pink to me, Muntys favourite :wink:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 15:07
Quote from: "john"
Welcome to John's website where the strange people are welcome :)

Chickens with bling.. whatever next?? I dread to think.

Keep 'em coming - and normal chickens are very welcome too


John, you must have had an idea what was going to happen when you started this competition, im waiting for the equipment shed round... shauny draped over a lawnmwer in his pink lycra cycling shorts  8)

we've nearly got enough for an AVG Hen House 2009 calender :wink:
Title: Re: my garden chooks
Post by: freyaluck on April 14, 2008, 15:32
Quote from: "raaaymond"
My new babies only had them a few weeks settling in nicely
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/raaaymond-photo/chooks.jpg)

They are gorgeous Just like my martha, - But what breed are they  :?:  :D  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 14, 2008, 15:49
Quote from: "babe"

John, you must have had an idea what was going to happen when you started this competition, im waiting for the equipment shed round... shauny draped over a lawnmwer in his pink lycra cycling shorts  8)

we've nearly got enough for an AVG Hen House 2009 calender :wink:


Not really - but that's the great thing. It's the surprises that make life fun :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Snap Dragon on April 14, 2008, 16:47
Quote from: "babe"
John, you must have had an idea what was going to happen when you started this competition, im waiting for the equipment shed round... shauny draped over a lawnmwer in his pink lycra cycling shorts  8)


Noooooooo!  :shock:

No shed pics till I've finished painting mine! It needs another coat of paint inside before the pink spots go on!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: compostqueen on April 14, 2008, 16:50
Oh I'm fed up with shed painting. I bought some paint and it was me £21.99 a tin and it's all peeled off  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  It certainly didn't do what it said on the tin  :evil:  Started rubbing it all back off now and reverting back to Cuprinol which was on it to start with  :roll:  Oh well you live and learn
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Snap Dragon on April 14, 2008, 18:17
Hubby sprayed the outside of ours today whilst I painted the inside.... 30 mins later the heavens opened!

I'm hoping the colour will not have washed off (it was running when we left).

I think we've hijacked this thread... oops sorry :oops:  ... I'll post shed pics later!
Title: Re: my garden chooks
Post by: raaaymond on April 14, 2008, 19:15
Quote from: "freyaluck"
Quote from: "raaaymond"
My new babies only had them a few weeks settling in nicely
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/raaaymond-photo/chooks.jpg)

They are gorgeous Just like my martha, - But what breed are they  :?:  :D  :lol:


       :D   They are three black rocks and one speckly hen 8)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 14, 2008, 19:31
And lovely they look :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: DD. on April 14, 2008, 20:36
Oven Dressed

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF0934450x600.jpg)

Dave's chicken felt a little under-dressed compared to the other entrants in the beauty contest. This Sunday at dinner time, she'd find out why.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 20:39
Quote from: "DD."
Oven Dressed

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF0934450x600.jpg)

Dave's chicken felt a little under-dressed compared to the other entrants in the beauty contest. This Sunday at dinner time, she'd find out why.


mumsy and me said on saturday that someone would put an oven ready in the competition.

but dooby??? one of tescos intense reared???  :twisted: cruel cruel boy  :roll:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 14, 2008, 21:18
Disqualified DD  :!:

It's NOT free range  :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 14, 2008, 21:22
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Disqualified DD  :!:

It's NOT free range  :shock:


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 21:23
Quote from: "DD."
Oven Dressed

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF0934450x600.jpg)

Dave's chicken felt a little under-dressed compared to the other entrants in the beauty contest. This Sunday at dinner time, she'd find out why.




That's just CRUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:  :twisted:  :twisted:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: richyrich7 on April 14, 2008, 21:24
You did'nt actually buy one of those did you ??????



    hit the link, sign up  :wink:  :arrow:

 :(  too late it's closed
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: DD. on April 14, 2008, 21:30
Quote from: "richyrich7"
You did'nt actually buy one of those did you ??????



    hit the link, sign up  :wink:  :arrow:

 :(  too late it's closed


'course not. I know the security camera's blind spots! :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: richyrich7 on April 14, 2008, 21:32
Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "richyrich7"
You did'nt actually buy one of those did you ??????



    hit the link, sign up  :wink:  :arrow:

 :(  too late it's closed


'course not. I know the security camera's blind spots! :lol:


 8)  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: DD. on April 14, 2008, 21:38
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Disqualified DD  :!:

It's NOT free range  :shock:


Don't see that in the rules!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 14, 2008, 21:38
Quote from: "john"
And lovely they look :)


Yes they look like  normal chickens!!! :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 14, 2008, 21:40
Quote from: "agapanthus"
If that floozie fraggie, frizzie, or whatever her name is from down south,thinks she's gonna upstage me!!!!!!!................

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/annanic/braveheartP3010003.jpg)

This is Braveheart, the chook who was attack by an Irish Wolfhound and who hitch-hiked in a truck and ended up living in a wildlife park with black Ibis', storks, cranes and peacocks for 5 days!!!!


Aggy is Braveheart wearing those leg rings I sent? He looks fantastic! :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: henpecked on April 14, 2008, 21:46
It's behind you!

Molly got the feeling someone was hitching a ride.

Two of my chooks enjoying the snow on the WRONG side of the fences.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/henpecked123/PIC_0023.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 14, 2008, 22:00
Quote from: "DD."
Oven Dressed

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF0934450x600.jpg)

Dave's chicken felt a little under-dressed compared to the other entrants in the beauty contest. This Sunday at dinner time, she'd find out why.


Why DD, it's not even free range!!!!   Ooops, sorry, I posted before reading everyone else's comments!!!!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 14, 2008, 22:52
SEBRIGHT IN THE SNOW
Our sebright cockerel braved the 3 inches of snowfall earlier in April. Managed to get this shot of him in the sunshine. No eggs that day from the hens - they did enjoy their porridge though!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2391427925_f61736a1a5.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 23:01
Quote from: "henpecked"
It's behind you!

Molly got the feeling someone was hitching a ride.

Two of my chooks enjoying the snow on the WRONG side of the fences.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/henpecked123/PIC_0023.jpg)



Hahaha!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: agapanthus on April 14, 2008, 23:02
Quote from: "Foxy"
Quote from: "agapanthus"
If that floozie fraggie, frizzie, or whatever her name is from down south,thinks she's gonna upstage me!!!!!!!................

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/annanic/braveheartP3010003.jpg)

This is Braveheart, the chook who was attack by an Irish Wolfhound and who hitch-hiked in a truck and ended up living in a wildlife park with black Ibis', storks, cranes and peacocks for 5 days!!!!


Aggy is Braveheart wearing those leg rings I sent? He looks fantastic! :lol:  :lol:




She Foxy....she!!!! ;).....Yup it sure is!! ;)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 14, 2008, 23:05
Doesn't she look smart then????? lol
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 15, 2008, 08:27
Quote from: "mdueal"
SEBRIGHT IN THE SNOW
Our sebright cockerel braved the 3 inches of snowfall earlier in April. Managed to get this shot of him in the sunshine. No eggs that day from the hens - they did enjoy their porridge though!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2391427925_f61736a1a5.jpg)


thats a wonderful photo, just perfect :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: charley1980 on April 15, 2008, 09:41
I want chickens!!!!!!! These pics are making me v. jealous! Unfortunately my miniature dachshund is the Queen of my garden and she would try to eat them! Oh well, when I finally get that lottery win I'm (over)due I can have my own little farm!! :wink:
Title: Re: my garden chooks
Post by: raaaymond on April 15, 2008, 12:31
Quote from: "raaaymond"
Quote from: "freyaluck"
Quote from: "raaaymond"
My new babies only had them a few weeks settling in nicely
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/raaaymond-photo/chooks.jpg)

They are gorgeous Just like my martha, - But what breed are they  :?:  :D  :lol:


       :D   They are three black rocks and one speckly hen 8)

 :D  :D  :D just to add  :lol: first eggs today tiny but perfect shells and colour :!:  :!:  :!:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 15, 2008, 13:41
Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "mdueal"
SEBRIGHT IN THE SNOW
Our sebright cockerel braved the 3 inches of snowfall earlier in April. Managed to get this shot of him in the sunshine. No eggs that day from the hens - they did enjoy their porridge though!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2391427925_f61736a1a5.jpg)


thats a wonderful photo, just perfect :D


You wouldn't think he is smaller than a pigeon in that photo. I love sebrights!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 15, 2008, 17:51
So this one should be ok then







(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/mumsy_02/dinner002.jpg)
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 15, 2008, 17:54
Mr Squeek thinks your photo should be the winner.. subject to a taste test :)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 15, 2008, 17:59
Mmmmmm, I'll let him know in about 10 mins!!! :lol:  :lol:
Hey, see Babe.....I won, Mr squeek said so!!!!!!!! No Frills!!!!!!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 15, 2008, 18:21
Quote from: "mumsy"
Mmmmmm, I'll let him know in about 10 mins!!! :lol:  :lol:
Hey, see Babe.....I won, Mr squeek said so!!!!!!!! No Frills!!!!!!!


its not over yet mumsy  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 15, 2008, 18:31
Squeeks hardly a normal cat, mind you. Greets the birds in the garden with a tail up and looks so sad they won't play with him.

I'm looking forward to more entrants yet - but no more oven ready birds, please.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 15, 2008, 18:36
Does that exclude Grannie Annie's latest brood ?  :lol:

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 15, 2008, 18:51
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Does that exclude Grannie Annie's latest brood ?  :lol:

Rob


<sigh> I'll get me coat!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: wighty on April 15, 2008, 20:13
John, you should know by now you can't beat the people from the hen house, you can only join in.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: yorky on April 15, 2008, 20:33
Okay, who did a whoopsy on the perch?

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn181/loiner18/IMG_0469600x450.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 15, 2008, 20:35
Quote from: "wighty"
John, you should know by now you can't beat the people from the hen house, you can only join in.


wighty you make it sound like us chicken huggers are a different species from the others :roll:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: wighty on April 15, 2008, 20:39
Well in your case I've certainly come to that conclusion, but please carry on because you make me laugh(in a nice way)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 15, 2008, 22:27
It's no good, I can't let it go without at least trying!  This is one of my favourite pics of little Rosemary, who doesn't know if she's a she or a he!

She/he grew her large comb and wattles at the same time as the 2 cockerals, but she/he doesn't crow.  She's half the size of the rest of the Amberlinks we had, but doesn't lay eggs either!!!!

(http://[img]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l33/grannieannie_2006/Chooks/littlecockerel1.jpg)[/IMG]
"Pick on someone your own size"!!!!!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: slowef on April 15, 2008, 22:37
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 15, 2008, 22:44
I think you may have just trumped the rest of us there slowef  :D

Annie - can you get him/her gender reassignment surgery on the NHS ?

We've got a pot egg he/she could pretend is his/hers.

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 15, 2008, 22:52
Oh Slowef, that is sooooo cute!!!!!!

lol Rob, I can try I suppose!!!!  I've got some china eggs, perhaps if I dot them around, Rosemary will think they are hers???? lol

Munty said I should put her on her own, but so she can see the other girls, then she'll either start to crow as she wants to get to them to mate, or she'll start to lay as she realises she's a girl!!!!!, but I've got nowhere to put her mate now, all my houses are being used!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 15, 2008, 22:58
Always feel sorry for the underdog.

Maybe she's happy in her own little way !
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 15, 2008, 23:21
She seems happy enough Rob!  they were both a bit iffy about coming out of their new house this morning, but a few strategically placed bits of bread, and they were fine! lol
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 16, 2008, 08:37
Quote from: "slowef"
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh


aww, what a picture, thats fabulous.

its going to be so hard to vote for just one  :?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Ruby Red on April 16, 2008, 09:29
Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"
It's no good, I can't let it go without at least trying!  This is one of my favourite pics of little Rosemary, who doesn't know if she's a she or a he!

She/he grew her large comb and wattles at the same time as the 2 cockerals, but she/he doesn't crow.  She's half the size of the rest of the Amberlinks we had, but doesn't lay eggs either!!!!

(http://[img]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l33/grannieannie_2006/Chooks/littlecockerel1.jpg)[/IMG]
"Pick on someone your own size"!!!!!!

   
   Shes what my Dad would have called a "Will Gill"
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 16, 2008, 10:46
Quote from: "slowef"
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh


That is so beautiful!!! :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 16, 2008, 11:15
Awwwwwwwwwwwww - you've definately won with that one - that is the cutest!!! Ive been trying to take one like that for next year's EAster card but mommy hen won't let me near enough! My entry will be our Christmas card this year.
We upload the photo to this website and thy make them into cars and send them back to you - very reasonable and it is definately a talking point!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 16, 2008, 11:16
Is that a silkie chick? It has a yellow beak??
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Vember on April 16, 2008, 11:49
Quote from: "slowef"
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh


That is just Gorgeous,

Fantastic shot, timing and everything PERFECT  Well Done   :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 16, 2008, 12:09
Quote from: "mdueal"
Awwwwwwwwwwwww - you've definately won with that one - that is the cutest!!! Ive been trying to take one like that for next year's EAster card but mommy hen won't let me near enough! My entry will be our Christmas card this year.
We upload the photo to this website and thy make them into cars and send them back to you - very reasonable and it is definately a talking point!


that sounds interesting - which website is that Mdueal?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 16, 2008, 12:25
http://www.photobox.co.uk/

Ive found them good - but obviously i have nothing to do with them! They do 50 free prints when you sign up too which was great. Although - the guys in the printing office must have been confused with our random mix of wedding pictures and chickens!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 16, 2008, 17:22
Quote from: "Ruby Red"
Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"
It's no good, I can't let it go without at least trying!  This is one of my favourite pics of little Rosemary, who doesn't know if she's a she or a he!

She/he grew her large comb and wattles at the same time as the 2 cockerals, but she/he doesn't crow.  She's half the size of the rest of the Amberlinks we had, but doesn't lay eggs either!!!!

(http://[img]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l33/grannieannie_2006/Chooks/littlecockerel1.jpg)[/IMG]
"Pick on someone your own size"!!!!!!

   
   Shes what my Dad would have called a "Will Gill"


LOL ruby, perhaps I should rename her/him then??????  Willgill!!!!!!! lol
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 16, 2008, 18:02
AAWWW, Slowef, thats a fantastic picture :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: compostqueen on April 17, 2008, 09:56
My new chooks

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/englishmiss/newhens.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 17, 2008, 10:01
WayyyyHaaayyyy  Nice chooks

Is that an Eglu I see  8)  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: compostqueen on April 17, 2008, 10:16
sure is  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 17, 2008, 16:40
Auntie and John have edited my photo and replaced with another one, hope thats OK (well Bodger did it!!! :lol: )
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 17, 2008, 16:45
I don't know if it's just me but no photo showing at all :(
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 17, 2008, 17:37
Quote from: "Foxy"
Title -Cockerel saying good morning!

This is my favourite cockerel Bigfoot. He has 3 lovely hens and I hoping to breed from him soon.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/Kelly_Katherine/Bigfootsgirlsandcrowingapril17th010.jpg)


Hi John can you see it now? its from my earlier post :D
Title: Have you seen Aunt Sally?
Post by: mumsy on April 17, 2008, 21:54
Ok, so here's my entry.........................

I’m  looking for Aunt Sally, now where can she be?
I’m all dressed up with me bestest head, to take her out for tea
 Oh what a happy Worzel she would really make…………………….
If only she would join me for tea & a slice o’cake
So please if you would be so kind & tell me where she is
I don’t think this is something she would like to miss
Ok, I’ll tell you where to find her & I know this for a fact
You’ll find her on the poultry pages having a poultry chat :lol:



 :oops:  :oops:








(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/mumsy_02/scarecrow009.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 17, 2008, 22:05
That is brilliant Mumsy.

Aunty says she LOVES the poem  :D  :D  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 17, 2008, 22:08
Another serious contender. And poetry too. Culture comes to the AVG !

Great photo. And poem :D

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 17, 2008, 22:10
absolute classic mumsy  :D  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 17, 2008, 22:13
I'm not really into chickens but I have to say you have opened my eyes  :shock:  they're some really pretty ones aren't there!

I hope I get to vote on Saturday as I'm off out partying that day someone's 50th!  I think I've decided which one, I think....

Good luck to all who have taken part!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Snap Dragon on April 17, 2008, 23:19
They are all great but I have 2 faves so far!

It's going to be difficult to decide :?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 18, 2008, 11:25
:( I cant see Slowefs piccie, wots happened to it :?:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 18, 2008, 11:29
Quote from: "slowef"
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh


here it is, just makes you melt, doesnt it  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Foxy on April 18, 2008, 15:21
This is sooooo exciting I cant wait to vote tommorrow!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 18, 2008, 16:30
Does voting open and close tomorrow? I am going to a wedding and have to leave at 8am so may not get to vote!
It is so hard to judge as you can't look at them all next to each other - need a thumbnails page with them all on. This is so exciting! Do we only vote for one or is it top three - I can't decide!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 18, 2008, 17:15
Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "slowef"
"Anyone for a game of hide and seek then?"
(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/16/001/3F/D7/15/8F/uKV+WJEWx1duLRB1q59BbLmWeeiArhMc0280.jpg)
Silkies new chick just 6 days old, ahhhh


here it is, just makes you melt, doesnt it  :oops:


Yes, gone gushy.................again :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
and OMG how do you vote, soooo difficult, I am all a quandry, heads gone like Jelly...nothing new there then :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 19, 2008, 13:33
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER A PHOTO !!!


VOTING WILL START LATER TODAY
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 19, 2008, 17:23
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED


VOTING WILL BEGIN SOON
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 19, 2008, 18:23
Voting is now open


Please go to the top of page one to see all the entrants together  [/b]
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 19, 2008, 19:09
Aunty mucked the voting up  :oops:

If you've voted but still have a voting option please vote again as I had to delete all votes and start again  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Ruby Red on April 20, 2008, 08:25
Do we know who won yet. Am I looking in the right place :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: DD. on April 20, 2008, 08:34
Quote from: "Ruby Red"
Do we know who won yet. Am I looking in the right place :oops:


Have a look at page 1 - voting is open for 7 days. Once you've voted, once can see the cyurrent 'state of the poll' at the top of any page.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: wighty on April 20, 2008, 18:31
can somebody tell me how to vote please, have tried clilcking on the one I want but nothing happens.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 20, 2008, 18:34
Click on the choice you want and then on submit vote.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mdueal on April 21, 2008, 10:05
Thakyou for putting all the pics together on first page - that makes life so much easier!!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 21, 2008, 12:07
Quote from: "mdueal"
Thakyou for putting all the pics together on first page - that makes life so much easier!!


Yes, a big hand for Aunt Sally  :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 21, 2008, 23:07
:cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Vember on April 22, 2008, 07:52
Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"
:cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:



 :thumleft:   :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: love-my-plot on April 23, 2008, 19:52
Crackin' pics eveyone. Well done!  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 24, 2008, 22:29
I think the chickens should get a well done for posing for the camera and looking great!   :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: chickchick on April 24, 2008, 22:39
i voted for bodger, cos they just look like such lovely chooks
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Trillium on April 25, 2008, 15:34
All the pix were great and it was very hard to choose just one. I'd have voted for all of them but the darned poll thing would only let me choose one.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Weessy on April 26, 2008, 21:00
how do you vote?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 21:30
The Voting has now closed and the winners are:

1st  - Slowef with 17 votes

2nd - Mdueal with 15 votes

3rd - Babe and Poultrygeist tied with 8 votes each.


THANKS and WELL DONE to everyone who submitted such great pictures  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 21:53
Congrats to Slowef, but I have to say I think all that entered were winners for taking part.

Well Done!  And well done to those who posed for photos!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: shaun on April 26, 2008, 21:56
yes well done slowef  8)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Weessy on April 26, 2008, 21:57
Well done slowef, great picture.

mudueal, Fantastic picture, sorry I didnt vote in time :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 22:17
WOO HOO Sandra, well done, and mdueal. both stunning photo's.

all the photo's were fabulous, and im sooo looking forward to the next photo competition.

xxx
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 22:27
How about "My Pet Carrot"  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 22:32
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
How about "My Pet Carrot"  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/MSN_Emoticons/MSN-Emoticon-141.gif)(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/MSN_Emoticons/MSN-Emoticon-141.gif)(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/MSN_Emoticons/MSN-Emoticon-141.gif)

and people think im the resident nutter  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 22:34
How is Terence (Babe's pet carrot) :?:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 22:37
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
How is Terence (Babe's pet carrot) :?:


well the first terence, that turned out not to be a terence at all.... was pulled up and chicken chicken and bluebell ate half each.

but i do now have a row of teeny terences.... well i think i do. :shock:

not showing him off till im sure its terence and not another weed in fancy dress  :roll:

but i do have a radish growing  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 22:47
Whatever you guys are on can I have some?  And can I grow it  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 22:48
Quote from: "Teen76"
Whatever you guys are on can I have some?  And can I grow it  :wink:


You have to be born with it Teen  :wink:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 22:52
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Quote from: "Teen76"
Whatever you guys are on can I have some?  And can I grow it  :wink:


You have to be born with it Teen  :wink:  :lol:


born with what?? is it on my back?? i cant find it....is it hiding in my head???(http://www.emotihost.com/paranoid/1.gif)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Snap Dragon on April 26, 2008, 23:01
Babe....I think it's invisible to the host!

It can be seen clearly by others though so leave it just where it is!

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 23:01
You guys are funny  :lol:   I think I'm mad at times but you guys take the biscuit  :shock:

But not the chocolate digestive please!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 23:03
Quote from: "Teen76"
You guys are funny  :lol:   I think I'm mad at times but you guys take the biscuit  :shock:

But not the chocolate digestive please!


Aunty preferes cake to biscuits Teen, and don't forget the cup of tea  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 23:06
How many sugars yer ladyship  :lol:   Is it me or are we going slightly off topic? Oh well I'm enjoying the banter ha ha  My brain's a bit like that.  Start one thing and then end up doing something entirely different.   :roll:

I suppose I'm lucky to have any brain cells at all ha ha
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 23:07
we never go off topic teen  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 26, 2008, 23:09
Quote from: "babe"
we never go off topic teen  :roll:


Never (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Angels_and_Demons/3d-angel-3.gif)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 26, 2008, 23:10
now... this weeks eastenders.... mad or what   :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 23:10
Just me then  :twisted:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 26, 2008, 23:12
Well to move a little back onto topic -

A big thanks to everyone who entered and who voted really lovely  :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 23:13
Don't watch soaps sorry.  I think you're bonkers to watch it  :lol:

I think every time I've ever switched that programme on someone is sleeping with someone they shouldn't or they're having a pint in the pub.  Can't be bad  :twisted:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on April 26, 2008, 23:15
Sorry John,  :oops:

Can't wait for the next competition.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 26, 2008, 23:32
Quote from: "Teen76"
Sorry John,  :oops:

Can't wait for the next competition.


No problem at all :)

As for soaps, what rubbish. Fancy watching them on TV! Tskk.  Anyway, onto serious stuff. Will's having a rough time, isn't he? What with losing his new love and the police searching the shoot. Still, at least Phil's happy with his telescope and Cathy got justice, but how long will Taylor be in gaol?
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 27, 2008, 08:43
Quote from: "john"
Quote from: "Teen76"
Sorry John,  :oops:

Can't wait for the next competition.


No problem at all :)

As for soaps, what rubbish. Fancy watching them on TV! Tskk.  Anyway, onto serious stuff. Will's having a rough time, isn't he? What with losing his new love and the police searching the shoot. Still, at least Phil's happy with his telescope and Cathy got justice, but how long will Taylor be in gaol?


blah blah blah i have no idea what youre talking about john.

but be fair, minty marrying heather was a big "awww" moment  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 27, 2008, 09:02
Congrats Slowef and everyone else.

I'm hoping for a 'My weed-ridden flower border' photo comp. I've got so much to choose from.

Rob

ps. No soaps.
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: jennyb on April 27, 2008, 09:03
can we have a comp that those of us who can only dream of having chucks can enter please? - i.e a plant/veg/seedling photo etc
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: slowef on April 27, 2008, 10:15
Hi People, so sorry for the delay in responding and a big thanks to all who voted for my photo, I am truely humbled :oops:  

I have never won a competition before.

I will be giving the winning subjects double mealworms as their reward as they don't read so well but their gardening prowess is coming on, just need them to dig weeds instead of produce  :wink:

thanks again and well done to all as I think all the pics were fab
xx
Sandra
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: mumsy on April 27, 2008, 16:23
Well done Sandra, it was a great piccy, & well done to everyone else.   Oh & John......please can we have an asparagus photo comp...I'm about to eat my only one........'Arry Asparagus....... have taken a photo just in case :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: yorky on April 27, 2008, 19:43
Well done to all those who scored Zero. At least they resisted the temptation to vote for their own entry, unlike some of us  :oops:  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: babe on April 27, 2008, 19:49
Quote from: "yorky"
Well done to all those who scored Zero. At least they resisted the temptation to vote for their own entry, unlike some of us  :oops:  :oops:


oh yorky... you did'nt?    (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/MSN_Emoticons/MSN-Emoticon-027.gif)
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: compostqueen on April 27, 2008, 19:50
I didn't have the brains to think of that  :roll:  :lol:

Congrats to the winner  :D
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: John on April 27, 2008, 21:30
If it's any consolation, I voted for one I didn't intend to  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 28, 2008, 21:14
Quote from: "babe"
blah blah blah i have no idea what youre talking about john.

but be fair, minty marrying heather was a big "awww" moment  :wink:


Brought a tear to my eye :oops:  :lol:  :lol:  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Yorkie on April 28, 2008, 21:31
Quote from: "john"

As for soaps, what rubbish. Fancy watching them on TV! Tskk.  Anyway, onto serious stuff. Will's having a rough time, isn't he? What with losing his new love and the police searching the shoot. Still, at least Phil's happy with his telescope and Cathy got justice, but how long will Taylor be in gaol?


I'm more bothered by what that evil reporter is going to write about Alan and Usha!
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: poultrygeist on April 28, 2008, 21:38
...and Matt and Dolly have got problems with the sheep again.
I bet Amos will be reporting it.


...have I missed a couple of episodes  :?:

 :|

Rob
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Jellyhead on April 28, 2008, 21:46
Obviously  :roll:  :roll:  did you know that Ma is going to Spain  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #1 "My Chickens"
Post by: Teen76 on May 01, 2008, 16:31
I think they should make a soap about allotmenteers, far more interesting  :lol: