Last updated 05:19, Friday, 28 November 2008

LONGTOWN

Saturday November 22

RARE BREED POULTRY SALE

TOTAL FORWARD 900 lots of poultry, cage birds and equipment

The overall quality and presentation of birds forward was very high and thus ensured trade exceeded vendors expectations. Prices were some of the highest seen this season.

LEADING PRICES

CAGE BIRDS – Senegal Singing Parrot : £210. Pair Green Cheeked. Conures: £120. Patagoman Conure Cock: £100. Trio Celestial Parrotlets: £50. 1 Blue Indian Ringneck Parakeet Cock: £50. Pair Gamblers: £42. Colony Zebra Finches: £42. 4 Cockatiels: £40.

POULTRY & WATERFOWL – 5 Light Sussex Pullets: £195, £160. 4 Houden Hens & Cock: £150. 2 Peacocks (1 Blue/1 White): £105. Quartet Silver Pencilled Wyandotte: £100. Trio Buff Orpington: £90. 4 Rhode Island Reds: £90. Trio Bluelaced Wyandottes: £80. 1 Red Breasted Gander: £80.

EQUIPMENT – Small Hen Shed: £80, £75. Duck House: £80. Hen Coop & Run: £80. 50m Roll Chicken Wire: £62. Carrying Crates: £30. Bag Bird Food: £18.