Cheshire Chooks Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 http://www.livestock-sales.co.uk/2008/rare_breed/0223.html Thank God its not too close!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yes, the Carlisle sale is a 'biggie' - I know a few folk that are selling at it (and buying probably ). It was this show last year (although probably happens at others too), that I heard about people buying trios just to get the 2 hens, then dumping the cockerels at the side of the road on their way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Very dangerous - you could inadvertantly buy a load of chickens by scratching your nose!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It was this show last year (although probably happens at others too), that I heard about people buying trios just to get the 2 hens, then dumping the cockerels at the side of the road on their way home That's disgusting behaviour from people who should know better. Shame on them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Beware of Red Mite and sneezy wormy hens when buying at a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 My thoughts exactly Egluntine - I often wonder if you're just buying someone else's problems I went to the Lanark sale last week - just to watch the bidding, see what people were selling in my area etc. and there were some very sorry looking, pale combed, skinny birds for sale. I couldn't believe the prices they were going for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...