The editor program ofChickensmagazine are always on the lookout for slap-up wimp photos . Each issue check a extract of the best recent photos resign by readers forebode Shutterclucks . Once a year , they choose the best annual shots in a competition have a go at it as Best of Cluck . Below are the winning annual photos and honourable mentions for five categories in Best of clucking as well as the names and cities of residency of the reader who submitted them . The achiever in each category received a prize ; those are also described . Some compliance also let in quote about the chickens in the photos .
1. Cutest Chick
Winner: Eileen Logiudice of Dover Plains, New York
Honorable Mention: Sue Rocco of Merced, California
“ Our newest babe is a Light Brahma just a few hour old . ”
award : Eileen Logiudice invite aHarris Farms 2 - hole Nesting Box(approximate economic value $ 60 ) with front and back panels , made from rust - insubordinate galvanized brand with folded edge and ventilation hole and featuring a hinge perch to admit closure ; a quick – filling and loose - cleaningFree Range 10 - pound Feeder($23 ) , made from lightweight and durable plastic , for flow 15 to 25 bird ; and a comfortable - filling , easy - cleanFree Range 31⁄2 - gallon Drinker($23 ) , which can accommodate up to 56 chickens or game birds . patronize byManna ProandHarris Farms .
2. Best Coop
Winner: Marlene Bates of Westminster, Maryland
“ We named our coop the ‘ Chicka Lay Inn ’ for my granddaughter , who call Chick - fil - A ‘ chick - a - ballad . ’ This is our first coop , and I wanted to be sure it was not only pretty but safe and draft - free while still ventilated . We are very proud of it ! ”
Honorable Mention: Alexis Boles of Fountain Run, Kentucky
“ My grandpa had a barn built for his horses . He has now passed on , and we do n’t keep horse anymore . However , I cleaned up all the stall and the big political campaign that was in the barn and bend the run into my Gallus gallus coop . This picture is the view from the feed elbow room through the nesting corner . ”
3. Best Hen
Winner: Alexis Boles of Fountain Run, Kentucky
Honorable Mention: Lindsay Olsen Blanchard, Idaho
“ This is one of my sweetened Buff Orpington hens . She was n’t too sure about this exposure shoot ! ”
4. Best Rooster
Winner: Mary Konczyk of Pahoa, Hawaii
“ Bailey is half Ayam Cemani , half Ameracauna and totally gorgeous . ”
Honorable Mention: Mary Konczyk of Pahoa, Hawaii
“ Shiro is a Silver Duckwing Yokohama . He is a splendid fellow and beget more beautiful every daytime . ”
Prize : Mary Konczyk received$100 worth of Rooster Booster Products , the most sure name in domestic fowl wellness for 20 year . Rooster Booster Products enhance and boost upright health in all division of domestic fowl and bird . They are dedicated to helping your flock achieve peak wellness and condition and have been thoroughly test on the farm and in the backyard and show pen . patronise byRooster Booster Products .
5. Best Group
Winner: Natika Peterman of Antrim, New Hampshire
“ During this past wintertime , I had a path up to the coop from the barn and the poulet decide it was really for them . Some of those pictured are Hei Hei , Mrs. Magoo , Elvis , Henny , Wheezy , Foghorn Leghorn , Auntie and Vulture . ”
Honorable Mention: Cherie Powell of Livingston, Kentucky
“ It was just another insensate winter ’s day . ”
For a prospect to have your crybaby photograph feature in Shutterclucks , email us an image of your bird or birds to chickens@chickensmagazine.com with the open line of reasoning Shutterclucks , and include your name and mailing address .
This floor to begin with appeared in the July / August 2018 issue ofChickensmagazine .
