>>>>>>Are there banty hens? I am totally confused and need to be set straight (on this topic only -g)
as you seem to like my bookmarks
here is one for you which will yield more information that you actually need ...
but
then it IS a government site .....http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
to save you the time from looking ...
here is the report from Atlanta *(out in your area) as Texas banty roosters are probably too feisty for you easterneryankeedemocraticleaningfolks ......
ATLANTA, GA. JULY 26, 2001
EAST PETERSBURG POULTRY -- DATE OF AUCTION: JULY 24, 2001
PRICES PAID PER POUND, EXCEPT AS NOTED
RANGE
Muscovy Ducks - Drakes 1.30 - 1.56
Muscovy Ducks - Hens 1.10 - 1.34
Red Fowl 4-4.5 LBS .40 - .62
Red Fowl 5-6 LBS .60 - .84
Crossbred Fowl 5-9 LBS .60 - .82
Crossbred Roosters 4-6 LBS .40 - 1.22
Crossbred Roosters 7-11 LBS .10 - 1.18
Guinea Fowl 1.95 - 2.20
Banty Roosters 5.00 - 8.50 ea.
Banty Hens 2.50 - 4.00 ea.
Leghorn Hens .20 - .32
Silkies 2.25 - 2.75 ea.
Pigeons 2.00 - 2.75 ea.
White Pigeons 3.00 - 3.70 ea.
Rabbits 4-6 LBS .70 - .92
Rabbits 7-11 LBS .70 - .86
Bunnies .50 - 2.50 ea.
Guinea Pigs .10 - 1.50 ea.
Kid Goats 25.00 - 35.00 ea.
Doves 4.50 - 6.00 ea.
Pullets 4-6 LBS .60 - .72
Total Coops Sold 620
SOURCE: USDA/AMS POULTRY PROGRAMS, MARKET NEWS BRANCH
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (404) 562-5850.
so, YES indeed, Virginia, there ARE banty hens .....
and it seems that they are considerably cheaper than are the roosters ...
as is usual in the workings of God's kingdom, the world as we know it, and reality ......
ah well,
NOT to me ...for you hen creatures are far more valuable than are the ones of my gender ...... hehehehehe |
