Competition Results – April ’20
We asked for a drawing and description of your favourite breed of animal and we were so impressed with all of the entries – we had such a difficult job choosing winners from each category!
Have a browse at the three winning pictures below, plus the other fabulous entries in each section – all showing a huge amount of talent, and passion for their favourite animals!
WINNERS
Winner of the ‘Up to age 6’ category – Jonjo Branagan (age 6)
Winner of the ‘Age 7-10’ category – Carmen Barbour (age 10)
Winner of the ‘Age 11-14’ category – Lucy Armstrong (age 14). Lucy’s accompanying description was: ‘The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is by far my favourite breed! I love their gentle, laid back nature. This drawing is of my very beloved King Charles, Skye.’
See below for the other amazing entries…
UP TO AGE 6
Hayley (age 6)
Leo (age 6)
Katie (age 6)
Henry (age 4)
Helen (age 5)
Finlay (age 5)
Jasper (age 6)
Jasper (age 6)
Kirsten (age 6)
Ewan (age 6)
Jessica (age 5)
Sarah (age 4). Sarah’s reasons for choosing these breeds: “I love lots of breeds of cows and sheep, but I really like the Bluefaced Leicester sheep, especially the crossing type and I like it when they are put with a Blackie because you get cute mule lambs, they’re my favourite”
Lucy (age 4)
Emily (age 6)
Darcie (age 6)
Olivia (age 5)
AGE 7-10
Rebecca (age 10)
Angus (age 7)
Katie (age 8)
Duncan (age 8)
Pat (age 7)
Ellen (age 10)
Otis (age 8)
Kyla (age 9)
Isla (age 9)
Aiden (age 7). Aiden says: A mallard duck from my garden along the river, he visits every day. I love mallard ducks because the male is so colourful.
Harry (age 10)
Shea (age 9)
Taylor (age 8)
Jade (age 7)
Sophie (age 10)
Malcolm (age 8)
Blair (age 8)
Katherine (age 10)
Robert (age 7)
Bethany (age 10)
Jessica (age 10)
Ava (age 8)
AGE 11-14
Chloe (age 14). Chloe says Blue Texels are her favourite breed because of their friendliness and their characteristics, which make you fall in love with them. She likes how smart they are, which she thinks makes them stand out from the rest – and she says, their lambs are adorable!
Keira (age 14). Keira says: This is a Limousin bull called Whiskey Infinity. I chose to draw him because Limousins are my favourite cattle breed. This is because we have a herd of Limousin cows on our farm and I love to show them, last year I showed my calf Whiskey Pirate. Also they are quite a docile breed which makes showing fun. The bull in this picture is Whiskey Infinity who we bred and a few years ago sold.
Tyler (age 14). Tyler says: The Blackface sheep is my favourite breed of sheep because I love going to the sales in Autumn and buying the best tups for tup time. I also like lambing Blackies because they are mostly easy to lamb unless it’s a muckle lamb.
Grace (age 13). Grace says: The British Blue is a breed that is the real package. Their double muscling and fine bone makes them a butcher’s go-to and their docile nature makes them a great breed. It’s my favourite breed as it always takes your eye by being the widest animal you’ll see. You can cross it with any breed and it will produce you a great carcassed beast.
Courtney (age 12)
Thomas (age 11)
James (age 11). James says: Simmentals come from Switzerland and are usually red and white or a cream and white. They are commonly know in this country as a beef breed. I love Simmental cattle because they are a nice and calm, friendly breed. Also that is what kind my Dad and Granda have and i have so many favourite ones.
Keir (age 11). Keir says: Simmental cows are raised for both milk and meat. I like the breed because they are quiet.
Mared (age 12)
Thanks so much to everyone who entered – we loved looking at all the lovely pictures and reading the reasons for each breed being your favourite.