Aussie Finch Forum

matcho wrote:Ray,
It was just a general question and no criticism was meant. As a bird sale "virgin" it is something I wont forget Just thought it a bit strange as my local produce store wont sell birds that require licence unless you produce. Anyhow had a great time, congrats to you and those that put it together.

No problem Matcho,
I was just explaining our stance.

I forgot to mention as part of the NSW Bird Sale Code of Practice a sign is displayed on entry that NSWNPWS regulations should be followed which is also displayed on the website with a link direct to the relevant page on the NSW gov. website.

So it is something we take seriously - but we aren't responsible for every seller and every sale - and if NSWNPWS staff asked for access they would be given it.

Were they many finches there,what species,what were the prices like?
I heard that there were alot of parrots there.

was a few finches im not shore on other prices but i had wb gouldins at 65, javas 25pr , normals gouldians , 50pr , cubans 50pr , stars 50 pr ect

Gee I stood around selling my birds for four and a half hours and had no forum members come up and say G’day . I was wearing a forum cap and all . Every one a bit shy ?I did catch up with E orix and another fellow from south Australia wearing a forum cap but he was not registered just sits on the side line reading posts. Any how did take some pix of the venue . It was quite impressive plenty of room to walk no pushing or shoving. Being able to stand behind your birds while selling was handy . Had a good day, had taken 56 birds to sell and only taken 6 home.

Harvey I saw your Javas and thought how good they looked, I am sorry that I didn't meet you.
As for the sale,how on earth would any sane person attend, but they did,the rain and more rain should have kept all at home.
The sale was run just as well if not better than their previous ones. The new hall without doubt is by far the best venue of all the sales
Plenty of room large walk ways etc.Even with the hassles of getting there and bigger ones getting home, the trip was worth it.
It was 453Kms from my place to Orange and it was 805kms from Orange to my home thanks to roads being flooded. We had to drive to Sydney
then all the way down to the border.
As an actual sale it was good but it would have been far better, had the weather not kept the obvious big number of buyers and sellers away.
Well we have already booked our motel rooms for the 2013 sale on the 2nd March and as was told to us if you intend to go next year and stay the Friday night book your room NOW as there is a massive Aths Canival on that same weekend.
Once again Tony, Ray and others well done.

[quote="E Orix"]Harvey I saw your Javas and thought how good they looked, I am sorry that I didn't meet you.
As for the sale,how on earth would any sane person attend, but they did,the rain and more rain should have kept all at home.
The sale was run just as well if not better than their previous ones. The new hall without doubt is by far the best venue of all the sales
Plenty of room large walk ways etc.Even with the hassles of getting there and bigger ones getting home, the trip was worth it.
It was 453Kms from my place to Orange and it was 805k


Thanks for that E Orix will have to meet you at the next sale i might book accomidation soon then as i was lucky to find a room 3 days before the sale , in total i did 1200km to and from the sale hope people were happy with the javas , eccki hen, cutty, auroas , melba hen , and gouldians , i dont know why i couldnt sell wb i thought they would move at 60 a pair but i was wrong o well :p next time ill get a hat or a shirt and meet some of you guys

Ray_223, Thanks for your youtube of the 2011 show. There were some really gorgeous birds there. Gives good idea of how the shows work. Most impressive is Tony Ford's aviaries. Hope you new Live Food video goes well. Will be ordering copy for info and to support your efforts! Good on you Harvey123456789 and E Orix for being there. Regret to have missed this years show. Wow! such beautiful birds.

BluJay wrote:Ray_223, Thanks for your youtube of the 2011 show. There were some really gorgeous birds there. Gives good idea of how the shows work. Most impressive is Tony Ford's aviaries. Hope you new Live Food video goes well. Will be ordering copy for info and to support your efforts! Good on you Harvey123456789 and E Orix for being there. Regret to have missed this years show. Wow! such beautiful birds.

Thanks BluJay.

Unfortunately I forgot my camera this year - will have to try and grab some pics from other club members.
The DVD is going really well - again - unfortunately both Tony and I are pretty busy doing non bird things at the moment - we really are trying to fot some time in to do DVD number 2.

Hope to see you at next years sale.

Ray_223, Thanks for your youtube of the 2011 show.

What video??? I can't find a link or anything.

Ditto to the video link ....

Oh I now have a funky flu type thing and Bronchitis after the drenching before and after the sale but I tell you Id do it all again in a heartbeat