rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 I attended the Welsh show today and headed straight for the clearance sale of Clive Akers (Amesbury, Humphreys and Akers)I purchased a cheq hen Clive pointed out was his best racing hen. The details on the pedigree were a little vague but on doing a little research this afternoon I have found the following results this little hen has achieved. She was bred in 2008 so has only had 3 years racing to date! 2010- Club Result not known,6th Fed, 13th Combine (1,348 birds), 11th National 818 birds - 458 miles2010 -Club Result not known,9th Fed, 16th Combine (6,563 birds), 9th National 2,693 birds - 193 miles2010 -Club Result not known,74th National 2,649 birds - 196 miles2010 -Club Result not known, 119th National, 1,679 birds, 368 miles1st Club Maidstone2nd Club Newbury, 17th Fed (3,000+)2nd Club Guildford, 7th Fed (3,000+)1st Club Newbury, 11th Fed (3,000+)3rd Club Newbury5th Club Epsom To say I am over the moon with my new addition is an understatement! 4 times in the top 120 of the National in 1 season!I am trying to find out further results especially from last season in the National races if anyone has any I would love to hear from you. I have contacted Clive but because he was in partnership he only has limited results/information at his address but he is going to have a dig and see what he can find!
Guest bakes Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 it will be happening alot more now rich due to resession and no one is willing to pay big money for birds im still buzzing from getting ron williamson cock from formula 1 auction what i paid for it be it a few years ago i wouldnt even be able to buy half the bird for what i paid i think auctions now will be dropping in prices as no one is willing to pay the prices they was 3 or 5 years back but all best with the bird hope it breeds you somethink all best klaus.
rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 Well worth the tenner! Worth every penny!
Guest bakes Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 Worth every penny! her youngster going to one loft race richall best.
rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 Yeah going to send one off her for sure! The only way I can test them on a level playing field due to where I live!
PIGEON_MAN Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 Did you not ask them whats she bred I would of been more interested in that.
rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 I didn't mate. I will make that judgement myself when I breed from her and put her youngsters to the test! She has obviously been focused on racing so doubt she has been allowed to have many youngsters in her life to date!
fletch Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 well done mate you will only findout if she is a bargain in the future can i ask how much you paid as your saying a bargain but you didnt say what you paid fo hergreat results though put a picture up mate
rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 A mere £50 is all I paid for a hen that has done the winning against big birdages up to 458 miles with 9th and 11th National thrown in for good measure!
sapper756 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 It certainly seems like a good bargain to me, however, the most important thing is, as long as you are happy with your purchase m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif Good luck with it, and keep us upto date with her progress in your stock lofthttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif
fletch Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 A mere £50 is all I paid for a hen that has done the winning against big birdages up to 458 miles with 9th and 11th National thrown in for good measure! verry nice mate hope she does the bizz for you mate there wont b many with results like that forthat cheap
rasbull Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 I agree, he was selling them off a stand in the show for set prices. Think he would have had a lot more had he auctioned the birds. I did purchase another 2 so he knocked off £50 in total for me. He sold his National winner for £500 and the bird I purchased was just over 2 minutes behind it in the same race! I arrived quickly and purchased what I was after very quickly.
fletch Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 I agree, he was selling them off a stand in the show for set prices. Think he would have had a lot more had he auctioned the birds. I did purchase another 2 so he knocked off £50 in total for me. He sold his National winner for £500 and the bird I purchased was just over 2 minutes behind it in the same race! I arrived quickly and purchased what I was after very quickly. as they say the early bird catches the worm
glenrandal Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 good luck and looks like a bargain...............
Guest homestead Posted October 31, 2010 Report Posted October 31, 2010 Good price, good results and good luck it sounds promising
bombersbullets Posted October 31, 2010 Report Posted October 31, 2010 well done m8 sounds like she will breed the goods and a £10 bargain m8
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