Wanted: Rooster near Washington County, MD

[smoketownchick]

We are looking for a rooster, preferably RIR. I would like one who respects people and is located near Washington County, Maryland or surrounding area. Anyone here have one available?

Also, has anyone purchased hens or roosters from the livestock auction in Hagerstown or Greencastle, PA?

Smoketown Chick

 

[SunAngel]

I just took my EE roo (and some other chickens) to the Greencastle auction last night. And came home with 3 others lol, no self control here!

We usually go to the Greencastle auction each week (that they are open), both to sell and buy. A lot of what you find there is good, but you just have to be careful, like with anything.

I have gotten a lot of chicks, some hens and even a couple roosters from there since we found out about the auction. My Chinchilla, bunny and 6 of my ducks were all bought at the auction as well!

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

have not...but i am going to the one in greencastle on wed...i went on wed this week and missed the poultry...also wheres the one in hagerstown? And I have some RIR eggs in the incubator...theyre due to hatch on new years, theyre supposed to be really good show quality stock, you can have one of my cockerels when they hatch if you want

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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what kind of birds came through there that I missed? I didnt get there till 7:30 and of course they were doing bunnies then....I will be there on time next week lol....i did get a 2 feeders for 50 cents lol

 

[SunAngel]

I must have just missed you then! We left just as they started the bunnies. I got an EE and a mixed bantam hen. I will be back next Wed. if the weather is nice, I have a roo and some juvies to sell.

They have such a wide variety go through there its hard to remember. I know there were two cages of pretty game hens, bunch of Sex Link hens, lots of roos and quite a few that I didn't recognize the breed of..probably barnyard mixes. Although I am no expert on all breeds and they hold them up quick, so I probably miss out on some good ones!

Right now, the chicken sale part is over by 7:30 because there is hardly any produce ahead of it. In the Summer, they wouldn't even get to start on the chickens til 7:30 or 8. Then its guinea pigs and chicks/ducklings on the middle table, then pigeons and doves, then the chickens, bunnies and misc stuff at the end. We wouldn't get out of there some nights til 10pm!

 

[chickenpea]

does anyone have an address so I can mapquest it?

 

[SunAngel]

Greencastle Livestock Market Inc
720 Buchanan Trail East
Greencastle, Pa 17225-9502
(717) 597-2171

During the Winter months they only hold the poultry auctions 2 weeks each month. I forgot to pick up a schedule, so I am not sure which weeks it is in January. Its always Wednesday nights though. And I believe next Wed. is the last one for December.

 

[silkieluver_07]

I've never heard of the auction in Hagerstown, but go to the Geencastle one often to trade chickens with Deb (SunAngel).

We should think about having a chickenstock this spring since more members are in the area.

 

[Puddle Foot Farm]

I have a Welsummer rooster in Montgomery County, MD. Zip code 20841. He's still kind of young, but he's growing into a very handsome fellow and will be ready to fertilize eggs in the spring. He's quite friendly for a rooster. I don't know your specific address, but MapQuest says we're only 50 minutes away from each other. I may be able to meet you in Frederick. Interested?

 

[cdeans]

there is also a auction in ephrata pa, called Green Dragon. They have auctions on Fridays, a huge flea market during the day, and at 6:30pm the small animal auction starts. I will defiantly have to check out the other auctions. I have bought fro there and never had any problems. But you always have to watch what our buying anywhere.