Yet again went, saw, bought more than I should have , some fine looking fowl and some real sad sorry states, black rocks and warrens with hardly any feathers and in one cage one hen was slowly being eaten alive by the others, and did the auctioneer really need such a loud microphone with that much feedback, still managed to keep up with the prices though and grabbed a few bargains. Not allowed to the next one though as I have my full quota of hens now.
Interesting when you read point 4 in the application form:
LANARK AGRICULTURAL CENTRE
SALE OF RARE & MINORITY BREEDS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Sale will be conducted subject to the Conditions of Sale of Lawrie & Symington Ltd as approved by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in
Scotland which will be on display in the Auctioneer’s office on the day of sale. In addition the following conditions apply.
1. No animal may be sold privately prior to the sale but must be offered for sale through the ring.
2. Animals which fail to reach the price fixed by the Vendor may be sold by private treaty after the Auction. All such sales must be passed
through the Auctioneers and will be subject to full commission. Reserve Prices should be given in writing to the auctioneer prior to the
commencement of the sale and not on the entry form.
3. All stock must be numbered and penned in accordance with the catalogued number on arrival at the market.
4. Physical defects in any poultry and waterfowl must be declared on the entry form or to the auctioneer at time of sale.