New member from NW Mo

[Meek2661]

Hey y'all. Although I'm a new member here, I've had poultry my entire life grew up with them, have them to this day. I currently have laying and meat chickens, a few ducks for the kids, a few turkey, and my most recent and most explosive venture has been in bobwhite quail and ringneck pheasants. The first thing thing I am looking to learn here is about the poultry side iof auctions. I have never sold birds at auction before. I will only be selling my quail and pheasants. Not sure how they work at auctions. Are multiple birds sold in lots? Are all your birds offered and people but as many as they want? Any help from y'all about small animal auctions would be greatly appreciated! (Also plan on eventually taking turkey and maybe some other small animals to auction, but that'll be another chapter.)

 

[MissNutmeg]

 

[N F C]

I've never been to a poultry auction so not sure how they work. You could try asking on your state thread to see if any other members in MO are familiar with them:
Missouri

Best of luck to you!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYC! I can't answer the question you posed, but still wanted to welcome you. So glad you joined us. There's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!

Oh, if you haven't done so already, PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. Old folks like me will never remember & look there first. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

There is an Auction close to me in Roseville. There is a drop off time for the poultry in the morning. Workers unload them and then they go in for the sale. I did not stay for it and they sent me a check the next week for what sold. You do not get a lot of money that way though. It is better to sell them to people unless you want to unload a bunch of them

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

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[Plip]

It's great to have you here, Meek! Welcome to BYC!