Madison Bird and Animal Consignment Auction

Madison County Fairgrounds

401 West 6th St. North

Madison, Nebraska

Spring Sale, March 4th, 2012

8:30 a.m.

Consigners are encouraged to call or e-mail consignments so we can advertise your item here.

The following list includes items called in early. This is a small portion of items that will be checked in the weekend of the sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW CHANGE: Pre-consignment is required on goats, sheep, and other hoof stock. We will only set up pens for pre-consigned animals. Please only bring animals in good and healthy condition. We are placing a limit of 25 consigners for the goat, sheep, and animal portion of the sale.

Also Note: No cattle accepted
Horses and donkeys pre-consignment only

 

 

Wanted: We have had calls to see if the following will be available:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cedar Hollow Farm will be setup in the small animal/house bird building for this sale with items such as honey, handmade goat milk soap, lotion, beeswax lip balm, bird toys & mineral blocks and more. They will not have their entire inventory here so you may also pre-order their products from their online store to have your ordered delivered here to save shipping and also be sure you get the products you want.

 

All sheep and goats must have scrapies tag. If not tagged, we will tag them at a charge of $1.00 per head.

We cannot accept goats sold for dairy, food, or fiber. We can accept goats sold for pets, breeding, show, or weed control.

Consignments Taken

Saturday, March 3rd from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4th from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Sale Schedule:

8:30 a.m.- Main Ring

9:00 a.m.- Ring 2 - Hoof stock

10:00 a.m. - Ring 3 - Cage birds and pocket pets sell in separate heated building

Equipment in 4-H building following livestock.

1:00 p.m. - Rabbits and pigeons in Ring 2

Lunch will be served by the Norfolk Optimist club.

Space is available for vendors - Please call ahead.

No chicks will be checked in on Saturday.

Consigners are encouraged to call or e-mail consignments so we can advertise on website.

All birds and small animals sold by the head in order consigned.

Cage Requirements

Sturdy wire cages with solid bottoms required for all birds and small animals.

Bedding, feed, and waterers required for all cages.

Game birds must have tags attached at check-in time.

Birds in poor condition or poor boxes will be rejected.

IMPORTANT: If you are bringing birds or animals from out of state, a certificate of veterinary health is required. Entry permit is available at no charge by calling 402-471-2351

Admission - $4.00 per person


Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted

No out of state checks.

Call Dix or Linda Scranton for more info

402-379-1845

lscranton@telebeep.com

weekend of sale, also may call 402-454-2144



Commissions and Fees


Commissions:

Birds, Animals, equipment per head or item
  • 23%.....up to $200.00
  • 18%.....$201.00 to $400.00
  • 15%.....$401.00 to $600.00
  • 12%.....$601.00 or more
  • Minimum Commissions:

  • $1.25 per cage
  • $5.00 goats and sheep
  • $10.00 all other hoof stock
  • CHANGE IN NO SALE PROCEDURE: Instead of consigners calling
    "NO SALE" on some items, we are asking that you buy it back on your
    bidding number if you need a minimum amount to sell the bird/animal/item.
    The sale goes to the highest bidder period. This maintains the intent of the auction and keeps the auction moving without disruption. If you buy back
    your own item, you will need to pay a "buy back" fee (as listed below)
    in the office to get your check-out ticket.

    Buy Back Fees:

  • Birds, rabbits, equipment-$2.00 minimum or
    20% of last bid, $15.00 maximum.
  • $7.50 buy back fee for goats or sheep
  • $15.00 buy back fee for all other hoofed stock
  • Handling Fee:

  • $2.00 handling fee will be assessed per seller.
  • Fee is $2.00 per seller, NOT per cage or per item.


  • Checks will be mailed to sellers after 10 business days.