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Community => Events => Topic started by: allyb on October 10, 2012, 09:37:13 pm

Title: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: allyb on October 10, 2012, 09:37:13 pm

Hi is anybody selling or going to Dingwall entries close on Friday 12th.Always is a good sale and variety  :)

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Chris H on October 11, 2012, 12:20:26 pm

I am hoping to go.............look out chickens here I come!

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: oor wullie on October 12, 2012, 11:53:26 am

If the weather is bad enough to stop my shed building project then I will be there, if not I will be trusting my wife to spend my money wisely.

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Rosemary on October 12, 2012, 12:32:42 pm

Quote from: oor wullie on October 12, 2012, 11:53:26 am

If the weather is bad enough to stop my shed building project then I will be there, if not I will be trusting my wife to spend my money wisely.

 :roflanim: :roflanim: :roflanim:

Love the name - used to love Oor Wullie, Fat Boab and Wee Eck and The Broons in The Sunday Post.

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Cheviot on October 12, 2012, 01:12:47 pm

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If the weather is bad enough to stop my shed building project then I will be there, if not I will be trusting my wife to spend my money wisely.

Oh I'm sure she will  :innocent:, us women are well known for spending money wisely!!!!!!!! :pig: :chook: :cow: :dog: :goat: :horse: :sheep: :llama: :bunny: :cat:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: oor wullie on October 13, 2012, 11:57:10 am

Quote from: Rosemary on October 12, 2012, 12:32:42 pm

Quote from: oor wullie on October 12, 2012, 11:53:26 am

If the weather is bad enough to stop my shed building project then I will be there, if not I will be trusting my wife to spend my money wisely.

 :roflanim: :roflanim: :roflanim:

Love the name - used to love Oor Wullie, Fat Boab and Wee Eck and The Broons in The Sunday Post.

When I was a kid I had a huge pair of 'tackity boots' which earned me the name at a scout camp.  Never had a metal bucket though..........must see about getting one sometime.

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Birdie Wife on October 13, 2012, 03:58:30 pm

I'm hoping to be there  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Victorian Farmer on October 13, 2012, 05:01:47 pm

This is the last sale we use its also the time we have the bonfire and fire works for the staff on the estates its also the first of 2013 its a old sale and a good atmosphere lots of  old folk that nos the lot about stock well worth the day out il give it 8 out of 10 hope to see you pure breed poultrey . :excited:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: allyb on October 16, 2012, 09:30:25 pm

Poultry catalogue now on line and looking like a good selection for sale  :)

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Victorian Farmer on October 17, 2012, 12:00:29 am

here you go http://www.dingwallmart.co.uk/catalogues_etc/Catalogues/d031112poultry.pdf (http://www.dingwallmart.co.uk/catalogues_etc/Catalogues/d031112poultry.pdf)

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Birdie Wife on October 17, 2012, 04:28:27 pm

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I've been dreaming of chooks!! How sad am i... ?! No, don't answer that.  ;D

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Chris H on October 19, 2012, 03:36:23 pm

This may sound daft ???  but can anyone give me a rough guide to prices for the chooks? I am sending my husband with a list to the show, what would I expect to pay for example the trio of silkies? I know (before some one points it out) that it depends on the birds, day, who else wants, but am I looking at £10 or £100 ??? ??? ???  I pay here around £15 each for Pekins and Frizzles is that normal. I do want to make sure he has enough pocket money :excited:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Victorian Farmer on October 19, 2012, 05:02:32 pm

The birds will be good quality i think you would pay £30 to £40 for a pen the young hens heritage black rock roads £7 to £10 get younger £5 each ,The sale will have some good young hens which you could pic up for £7 or £12 

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Birdie Wife on October 19, 2012, 07:02:35 pm

Mostly, it depends what you're prepared to pay  ;)
 
I usually find that the things that I really want, other people with deeper pockets want too  :rant:
 
Breeds that do well at the Dingwall show include RIR, Cream legbar, show quality Australorps and game birds, anything that lays a dark egg, Light Sussex and Scots Dumpies. recently it's been more of a buyer's market though, so there are bargains to be had. Just make sure you've inspected the pen and you're happy with the health of the birds. And don't bid against me, please :eyelashes:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: allyb on October 19, 2012, 07:40:31 pm

Oh well heres hoping my Light and Speckled Sussex sell well then. Just need the livestock catalogue now and see whats going in the trailer on way home  :D

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: ppd on October 30, 2012, 04:46:27 pm

I am hoping to go - but just to window shop :innocent:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Drummournie on October 30, 2012, 09:44:09 pm

I am going for sure :)

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: allyb on October 30, 2012, 10:02:59 pm

Livestock catalogue now online and fair amount entered looks to be a good sale  :)

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Mammyshaz on October 30, 2012, 10:19:11 pm

Wish I lived close enough to go  :'(

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: ppd on October 31, 2012, 11:18:43 am

Why can I not find the livestock catalogue ???

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: ppd on October 31, 2012, 11:29:32 am

 :dunce: Please ignore the last comment - found it

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Birdie Wife on October 31, 2012, 11:48:43 am

I'm getting insanely excited... there's a breed in there that I've been looking for locally for a few years now... will have to be very strict with myself and my budget!

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Auld Cairnallochy on October 31, 2012, 02:44:58 pm

I can only find poultry catalogue where can you find the livestock one

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Birdie Wife on October 31, 2012, 02:52:22 pm

Quote from: Auld Cairnallochy on October 31, 2012, 02:44:58 pm

I can only find poultry catalogue where can you find the livestock one

Go to the catalogues page and refresh your browser  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Dingwall Rare Breeds 3rd Nov
Post by: Auld Cairnallochy on October 31, 2012, 03:48:26 pm

Many thanks both browser and I refreshed and catalogue found