Join us to benefit youth poultry groups!
Every year during the chicken festival, we auction off chickens with proceeds going to organized youth poultry groups. This is a traditional silent auction with bid sheets. Come and browse the beautiful birds that we are auctioning off. Be a part of the bidding for a good cause. The chickens pictured are from years past.
Cackle Hatchery’s Silent Poultry Auction Guidelines
- Registration:
- A registration table will be set up near the auction area.
- To participate, bidders must sign up and provide their name and phone number. This information will remain private.
- Each participant will receive a bidding number to use throughout the auction.
- Bidders must be present in person to register and bid; no phone or online bids (Facebook, etc.) will be accepted.
- Bidding Process:
- Each bird will have a designated bidding sheet placed at or near its cage with the breed listed for clarity.
- Bids will be accepted on Friday and Saturday, leading up to the auction closing at 4:00 PM on Saturday.
- No changes to bids are allowed after the auction closes.
- A list of all birds available for auction will be posted for reference.
- Auction Closing and Winner Notification:
- Auction winners will be contacted immediately after the conclusion of the auction.
- If the winning bidder cannot be reached within a reasonable time, the next highest bidder will be contacted.
- Bird Pickup:
- Winning bidders must arrange transportation for the bird(s) won (cage, crate, box, etc.). Limited transport options may be available for purchase at the storefront, but they sell quickly.
- Payment:
- Accepted forms of payment include cash and credit card.
- Auction Proceeds:
- All proceeds from the auction go to support youth poultry programs, including donations to the Youth Exhibition Poultry Association (YEPA) and sponsoring youth awards at various poultry shows, such as those held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds and the Madison County Fairgrounds.
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