Redwing Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I went to the Wernlas collection sell up auction today I went with the intention of getting a trio of bantam Araucanas and Speckled Sussex and possibly some Silbars (autosexing Silkies) I *may* have come home with 79 chooks Only *may* have mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 79!! Why didn't you round it up to 80? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I had fits of giggles as Redwing kept bidding... Had it not have been for my ninja reactions it could have been 78 I, on the other hand, only came home with 2... A blue Silkie pullet and a black silkie pullet named River and Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Imagine having to think of 79 names!! Very restrained of you Debs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 I miscounted! its 84 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 84?! That's hilarious How did you get them all home?! Imagine having to think of 79 names!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Oh dear, there is no hope for you! How was the sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I want pics as well as names what did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benaberry Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 and I thought we were bad today going out for 2 and coming home with 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 The sale was brilliant, a very good day out but it was strange seeing the field almost empty at the end. It was such a shame that they didnt manage to find someone to take it on as a going concern End to end the sale took about 6 hours and that was with two auctions running at once! Top prices were £440 for a trio or quartet of Appenzellers and £440 for a quartet of naked neck large fowl Average price per adult bird was about £30 I guess The coops and runs went for a song in some cases, one lady bought a coop and 10ft run for £4! feeders and drinker sales was strange with some making nearly as much as it would cost to buy them new! I did come home with the breeds that I wanted which was good but I couldnt resist the 'lucky dip' boxes of random chicks so I have quite the selection of breeds now I also bought 35 hatching eggs Space Chick using her Tetris skills helped me to pack the car, it all went in my hatchback with the seats down but it was a close run thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It sounds as if you have almost taken it on as a going concern yourself! It must have been very exciting Redwing - congratulations on your new collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 There's me trying to imagine 84 Chickens in the back of Debs' smart car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 oh my goodness! Can't wait to see what you've ended up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Did you sneeze or twitch in the wrong place? I think I am right in thinking you have a farm? 79 would be too many for a back garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Just what I expected. We won't see much of her for a few days, she'll be out with the wood and nails. Can't wait to hear what they are and see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Did you sneeze or twitch in the wrong place? I think I am right in thinking you have a farm? 79 would be too many for a back garden Tasha has a huge field - it now houses the Wernlas collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 She'll be able to charge us to go and see her and her spectacular collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 And she certainly won't miss anything that accidently falls into our bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 We're all on our way with big pockets Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Poor Tasha OK, I'll keep quiet if a cuckoo Silkie falls into my pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Can't wait to see pictures Tasha. Hope you also got some of them all packed in your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Oh my, that is a serious chicken addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I miscounted! its 84 I think oh my word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I went with the intention of getting a trio of bantam Araucanas and Speckled Sussex and possibly some Silbars (autosexing Silkies) I *may* have come home with 79 chooks I miscounted! its 84 I think Wow, you have some SERIOUS chicken math skills, I am impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Blimey thought I was adventurous with 3 - how do you know you have them all in at night - and how do you worm, de mite etc. I stress over mine - I would need a psychiatric help if I had that many - take my hat off to you RW - brave gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
