Hills Auction - 2010

[JeffL 0]

Received a copy of the Hills Auction Catalogue today.

 

Top breeders with pictures of some super Lots. Plenty of birds to drool over.

 

I dont know how to attach it here and it isnt up on the BSNSW website.

 

Just thought I would get in first. Sure its an expensive Auction but it does attract some really good birds.

[**KAZ** 0]

I was just reading through the catalogue myself. Some real nice birds in there :rofl:

 

 

 

try this link https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B0_0vR...lNWQ1&hl=en

Edited June 7, 2010 by KAZ

[Taboo 0]

There are some really nice birds in that lot.

I wonder what sort of money they will go for, I'm guessing they will be out of my price range lol :rofl:

[brumbyracer 0]

Probably out of my price range too but i'm certainly planing on going and having a look if i can make it there. Thanks for the link

[**KAZ** 0]

The catalogue wasnt up on the site but I had received it by email...so I uploaded it into Google Documents so you guys could access it

[Heathrow 0]

Did anyone go today???? if so how was the auction.

[JeffL 0]

i didnt go but bidded on the phone. Sold 10 bought 4. Not sure what I got for them but happy with the prices I paid. Wanted to get some Opalines for my Clearbodies. Some Chidel blood which has already made an impact on my Clearbodies. So happy with that.

Edited July 3, 2010 by JeffL

[Matt Welchman 0]

Yep , I went again. What gets me still is how much people are prepared to pay for old birds!!!

[JeffL 0]

Yep , I went again. What gets me still is how much people are prepared to pay for old birds!!!

 

My view on the old bird thing. In my mind the breeders of this ilk have kept them for breeding as they are obviously visually good birds. They would probably not sell young birds of the same quality. Me, I have had some great success with 3 year old cock birds I have purchased. Even 4 year old ones.

 

Three year old hens are a different story.

 

I dont see it as a great risk. 4 chicks from a quality 3 year old cock from a strong bloodline is enough for me to go on with.

 

After saying that I bought 4 red ringers today!

[Matt Welchman 0]

Dont get me wrong , there is nothing wrong with old birds . But for me Its the balance against price / possible productivity and features involved. Some people are prepared to pay alot for a possible small return or none at all . Hens , There always a ?, arent they Jeff.

Im happy with my new Outcross.

[JeffL 0]

Matt do you have any of the top prices?

Matt do you have any of the top prices?

From an unnamed source Ault's 07 cock - $3100 Fellows 2nd placed Cin Op - $3000 Capper Pied cock $1550Capper Spangle Hen $1000Capper Pied hen $900Gearing Lute $1800HG Cin sister to his ANBC winner $100HG Grey hen was $300 - the brother sold for $400Most of the Gazzard birds sold for $850 each

[Matt Welchman 0]

Yep the Ault Cock lot 72 was a cracker , he was so big above the perch he had to stand at the front of the box so he wouldnt hit his head on the roof.

lot 48 $1500, lot51 $2800, lot 62 $2000, lot 69 $2000, lot 70 $1500, lot 110 $1600, lot 111 $2200, lot 112 $2600 . Just a few of them.

[JeffL 0]

Yep the Ault Cock lot 72 was a cracker , he was so big above the perch he had to stand at the front of the box so he wouldnt hit his head on the roof.

lot 48 $1500, lot51 $2800, lot 62 $2000, lot 69 $2000, lot 70 $1500, lot 110 $1600, lot 111 $2200, lot 112 $2600 . Just a few of them.

 

Clints birds are popular. Any word on Bob Smiths?

[rachelm 0]

Yep the Ault Cock lot 72 was a cracker , he was so big above the perch he had to stand at the front of the box so he wouldnt hit his head on the roof.

lot 48 $1500, lot51 $2800, lot 62 $2000, lot 69 $2000, lot 70 $1500, lot 110 $1600, lot 111 $2200, lot 112 $2600 . Just a few of them.

Wow that's a lot of $$$$

[Squeak_Crumble 0]

Yep , I went again. What gets me still is how much people are prepared to pay for old birds!!!

 

My view on the old bird thing. In my mind the breeders of this ilk have kept them for breeding as they are obviously visually good birds. They would probably not sell young birds of the same quality. Me, I have had some great success with 3 year old cock birds I have purchased. Even 4 year old ones.

 

 

I know someone that got 5 fertile chicks from an 02 hen last year. Good birds also.

[Matt Welchman 0]

Yep the Ault Cock lot 72 was a cracker , he was so big above the perch he had to stand at the front of the box so he wouldnt hit his head on the roof.

lot 48 $1500, lot51 $2800, lot 62 $2000, lot 69 $2000, lot 70 $1500, lot 110 $1600, lot 111 $2200, lot 112 $2600 . Just a few of them.

 

Clints birds are popular. Any word on Bob Smiths?

 

I left early as I only went for a few particular birds , But the 2 Smith birds I did see were lots 37 $1200 and lot 38 $400 .

[GenericBlue 0]

Yep the Ault Cock lot 72 was a cracker , he was so big above the perch he had to stand at the front of the box so he wouldnt hit his head on the roof.

lot 48 $1500, lot51 $2800, lot 62 $2000, lot 69 $2000, lot 70 $1500, lot 110 $1600, lot 111 $2200, lot 112 $2600 . Just a few of them.

Wow that's a lot of $$$$

i did warn your husband that he should always hold the check book

although i my self dont belive any bird is worth that much

i had hard time going to 240.00

i was very glad i went home from our auction with nothing as really i think auctions are tad over rated

[PJI 0]

Did anyone go today???? if so how was the auction.

 

Yep i went,bought lot 49 replacement bird cinnamon opaline paid $700 & lot 149 cinnamon opaline paid $750 , very happy.The fellows bird lot 156 was a top bird got $3000,if i had the money i would have bought lot 175 spangle double factor white,this bird had an awsome head.

[shannon bird breeder 0]

all i can say is OMG wow loive to have the money to get birds like that one day you will see me there for sure