MN Swap Dates for 2012

[bantiesrule]

It's located on the west edge of Pierz on 27. It's called Rich Prairie Livestock Exchange. The times are: Friday, hoofed stock, starts at 10:00, Saturday outside miscellaneous starts at 8 and inside starts at 10. There is an $8 seating charge both days. The sale manager is Vern Pautsch, his phone number is (320) 396 2025 if you have any other questions.

 

[bird ranch]

Anyone know if there will be any in Perham

 

[MNShepherdess]

Anyone know if there will be any in Perham

Any what in Perham?

 

[MNShepherdess]

It's located on the west edge of Pierz on 27. It's called Rich Prairie Livestock Exchange. The times are: Friday, hoofed stock, starts at 10:00, Saturday outside miscellaneous starts at 8 and inside starts at 10. There is an $8 seating charge both days. The sale manager is Vern Pautsch, his phone number is (320) 396 2025 if you have any other questions.

Just wanted to add that there are no cameras allowed. I watched someones phone go buh-bye one year because they repeatedly were asked to stop taking photos and wouldn't listen. Also, please don't bounce checks...lol. They will hunt you down with a vengance. And remember "It's times the count in the cage!" (those who've been there before will get the joke That phrase is repeated constantly throughout the day, because there will be SOMEONE who goes "I paid $100 for 5 birds? I thought it was $20 for the whole cage..." lol)

We've been attending this sale since I was very young and it was still located in Mora And the Perham sale since it started out there. Although there aren't very many REALLY exotic animals that go through anymore, I've gotten to help bottle feed cougars, cuddle with baby grizzly bear, and all sorts of fun things. Last year there were a couple camel. This year already consigned are African crowned cranes!

 

[silkielover5]

Anyone going the swap in waverly IA on April 15? It's supposed to be the largest swap around, my neighbor goes every year and this year I'm going too.

 

[Triplell]

How safe are these poultry swaps? I know how the regular livestock auctions are. Rarely is their anything of great quality, usually just trying to get ride of those who don't perform or those that are sick.

 

[JasoninMN]

Here are some swaps coming up near the Duluth Area. Taken off craigslist.


Marcel, MN March 31st
Hello- I have had several emails from people looking for Pheasants, chickens, hatching eggs, guineas and other poultry. I have posted info on a animal swap which will be taking place in Marcell< MN on March 31st.. All outside spots for people looking to sell animals is FREE... But you must clean up the area which you advertise your animals at.. Please call or email me if you have animals you would like to bring and sell again its FREE for outside animals to be sold-. I would like to call the potential buyers and let them know if there will be animals of which they are looking to sell at the swap.. Thank you for your time.. deanneelhardtATyahoo.com or 218-743-6802



Cherry/Clinton/Forbes April 15th
Sunday April15,2012 from 10-4 at Boondocks. Bring what you have to sell, or trade or come to buy. We hope to have a good turnout and the 4h club will be selling baked items to raise some money for there group. We will also have the medicine woman veterinarian there to hold a coggins clinic form 11 to 200 so if you need to get your coggins done on your hoses this will be a good time for that also. She will have a special price of 27.00 for reg. coggins test and if you want the test with your horses picture on the certificate it will be 30.00. Dr.Ann will also have shots for your horses available if you want to get them there shots at the same time. We are hoping for a nice sunny day and hope to see all of you there. email for more information or call 218-290-5799


Lavell, April 21st

Little Swan 4-H Crew is holding there annual Animal Swap and 4-H fund raiser sale at the Lavell town Hall.
Buy, Sell, or Trade.
Goats* Sheep* Pigs* Rabbits*Ducks* Pheasants*Chickens* Doves* & many more!
Location: on Hwy 5 - 6 miles east of Hibbing on Hwy 37 & then 8 miles south on Hwy 5. Cant Miss It!
time & date: April 21st Noon to 3 pm.
4-H will be serving food & goodies during the sale in the town hall.
for more INFO please call 218-403-0913 or 218-263-3873

Esko, MN April 21st
Widdes feed and farm supply first Annual chick day and chicken swap Saturday April 21st 2012 8am to 2pm.

Carlton April 28th
Chicken Swap - Saturday, April 28th from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the Carlton Four Seasons Sports Complex.

 

[bantiesrule]

How safe are these poultry swaps? I know how the regular livestock auctions are. Rarely is their anything of great quality, usually just trying to get ride of those who don't perform or those that are sick.

Swaps are pretty safe, everything has to be tested. There might be somebody trying to unload bad birds but on average most of the birds look good and well cared for. There are usually alot of sellers that also show their birds so you see alot of good looking stuff. The exotic auctions vary, I've seen some really bad stuff and I've also seen some great stuff go through. I think they are getting better every year. I like swaps better because of the fact that you can talk to the owner (and you don't have to wait forever for the bird you want to be sold) and find out how he raises his stock.

That being said, anyone (besides me) going to the Pierz auction tomorrow?

 

[Triplell]

I'm gonna try. I will only be able to be there for a few hours. Hope to meet some of you face to face.

 

[MNShepherdess]

I was at Pierz. I've been going at least once a year since Vern brought the sale there, and then before that when it was in Mora. Probably close to 15 years now There was some great stuff, some VERY unruly people (I think this year has been one of the worst for RUDE people, I nearly stood up and said something), some not so great stuff, and one of the guys in the ring who needs to not work in the ring again (pretty sure he broke a couple legs on rabbits, granted he got a bit better towards the end, and I realize it's a fast paced auction, but he NEEDS to be more careful, actually thinking of emailing Vern about him). Brought home a few bunnies, a few calls and a muscovy drake. Couldn't BELIEVE the prices. Spring is always higher, but this year was nuts. Lots of people spending lots of money. Very nice for the sellers. Just a couple things were no saled. Still recovering from a long weekend with little sleep today, but can't wait for Perham weekend after next. It's more of a tradition then anything for our family We enjoy talking to people and meeting new friends every year

I was the girl with the black rimmed glasses with a plaid hat & spiky hair underneath, almost 6 feet tall, and my husband is 6'3'' so we kind of stick out lol.