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Conference 7.286::pet_birds

Title:Captive Breeding for Conservation--and FUN!
Notice:INTROS 6.X / FOR SALE 13.X / Buying a Bird 900.*
Moderator:VIDEO::PULSIFER
Created:Mon Oct 10 1988
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:942
Total number of notes:6016

867.0. "BOAF AUCTION" by ABACUS::BOURGAULT () Fri Jun 10 1994 13:20

                    BIRDS OF A FEATHER AVICULTURAL SOCIETY
                              HOSTS ITS ANNUAL
    
                               SUMMER AUCTION
    
    
                     WHEN:   Saturday, June 25
    
                     WHERE:  American Legion, Post #79
                             Brook Street, Manchester, NH
    
                     TIME:   Auction Begins @ 11:00 a.m.
                             Doors open to general public @ 10:00
    
                             Sellers:  Registrations taken from 
                                          8:30 - 10:00
    
                             Fee for Bidders:  $2.00
                             Fee for sellers:  $2.00
    
    
              You do NOT have to be a member to buy or sell, however all
              non-members must pay by bank check or cash - No Personal
              checks will be accepted by non members.
    
    
              If you like birds you will enjoy the auction,  Birds, Bird
              related items, cages, supplies, toys, books, seed, etc.
    
    
              Directions:   Heading North from MA,  take Route 3 or 93,
              follow to Route 293 north.  Take exit #6 off 293.  As you
              get off exit bear right at Travellers Inn, follow to Elm
              Street (2nd set of lights I believe). Take right onto Elm St.
              follow for about 1/4 of a mile (Brook Street is the 3rd right
              right after the "1st NH BANK".  American Legion is right
              behind the bank.
    
    
              Questions call:  Denise Bourgault,  603-893-8870.
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867.1Auction details...Saturday, June 20 in Manchester, NHMRKTNG::COMPTONWed Jun 22 1994 14:4850
    Hi folks,
    
    This coming Saturday is the auction in the basenote here.
    I recommend you check it out for some amazing bargains for
    quality birds and supplies.  Handfed young cockatiels, for
    instance, went for $25-45 at the last auction.  Gorgeous handfed
    baby parakeets, both American and English, went for $5-15 each,
    and handfed 'keets and 'tiels are really some of the best bargains 
    as a first time pet for your family. Some Amazon parrots with cages 
    went for under $200, etc.  I know that at this Saturday's auction,
    there will be a lot of used good cages for sale, based on promises 
    made at the last club meeting.   
    
    We never know exactly what birds will be brought until the morning of
    the auction, but there are typically some finches, doves, canaries, and
    lovebirds available, as well as parent-raised and handfed baby 'keets
    and 'tiels.  Sometimes breeder pairs of birds are seen there as well.   
    Some surprises always happen, like a beautiful bronze-winged pionus one 
    time, a great-billed parrot another time, a Major Mitchell's (Leadbeater's)
    cockatoo, and so on......
    
    The atmosphere is casual, with refreshments available.  Lots of
    children are usually there with their families.  People bringing birds 
    are required to be sure their birds have food and water during the
    auction.  Also, the club is careful to be sure there is a balance between 
    opportunities for interested parties to view the birds and other items up 
    close, then times for the birds to be undisturbed while bidding is going 
    on. Cardboard carriers for transporting your bird(s) home are available
    at a nominal charge.  Vendors will also be there selling bird toys and
    other supplies.
    
    Birds of a Feather club is a non-profit group trying to raise money 
    to sponsor the National Cage Bird Show this November in Manchester, 
    New Hampshire.  The club is also based out of Manchester.  The public
    is welcome at any of the meetings without having to join or pay a 
    per visit fee of any kind.  Each meeting features a raffle table with
    interesting bird-related items and some educational demo or a speaker
    who is an expert in his or her field.  You don't even need to own a
    bird to enjoy the club and its activities!  Questions are always
    welcome.  You are guaranteed to find answers and help from among 
    the club's membership.  
    
    Feel free to call me for more information about the auction this
    Saturday or if you have questions about the club in general.
    
    Linda Compton
    DTN 264-4926 (leave message)
    or
    DTN 264-1239
    Home: 603-424-9543 (Merrimack, NH)