Bendigo Auction 2024
2024 Bendigo Budgerigar Club Auction Catalogue Summary
The Bendigo Budgerigar Club is hosting its 2024 auction featuring quality birds from award-winning breeders. The event will take place at Lockwood South Community Hall on Sunday, July 14th, starting at 10 AM sharp. Participants can register for telephone bidding or attend in person.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
- Time: Auction commences at 10 AM sharp
- Location: Lockwood South Community Hall, entrance at Crusoe Rd or Calder Alternative Hwy, Lockwood South
- Auctioneer: Rex Stephens
- Contact: Brett Ricardo, Club Secretary (Phone: 0409 572 442, Email: [email protected])
Important Information
- Bird Benching: No later than 8:45 AM
- Buyer’s Premium: 2% on all bird purchases
- Payment Methods: Credit card payments available with a 2.5% surcharge
- Food & Drink: Available for purchase on the day
- Transport: Animal Freight Australia available for local and interstate transport (Contact Mick & Ann at 0414 528 643)
- Telephone Bidding: Registration open, must be completed by 9 AM on the day of the auction
Featured Breeders and Exhibitors
- Wayne Cachia
- Ewing Cooke
- John Ennis
- Gerry Duffin
- Robin Kirby
- Martin Paoli
- Jeff Orlandi
- Alan Rowe
- Don Rixon
- David Spink
- Plus special entries from Darren McFarlane, Leigh Downey, Armen Arslanian, Heath Chasemore, G & P Dickson, Julie Krisslebrink, Ray & German, Smith & Meagher, Damien Toohey, and Peter Tyack
Notable Auction Lots
Here are some highlighted lots from various breeders:
- Darren MacFarlane
- Clearwing Violet H DM2 54 2023: Nest mate to 3rd clearwing UBC Championship.
- Fallow Blue C DM2 112 2021: Strong Clearwing lineage.
- Leigh Downey
- Grey Green H LD1 24 2023: Stylish bird.
- White Cap Blue C LD1 40 2023: Nice shape and quality.
- Gerry Duffin
- Yellow Face Grey H GD3 47 2023: Sister to lot 100.
- Grey Green C GD3 37 2023: Good quality.
- Ewing Cooke
- Violet C EC1 5191 2022: High quality violet.
- Opaline Blue Spangle C EC1 79 2023: Excellent breeding potential.
- Brett Ricardo
- D/F Spangle H BJ3 47 2023: Unique spangle variety.
- Grey Spangle C BJ3 14 2024: High-quality spangle.
- Martin Paoli
- Albino C MP1 4 2022: Exceptional albino.
- Pied Opaline Grey Green H MP1 71 2023: Maiden bird with good traits.
- Armen Arslanian
- Grey Green H AA3 299 2022: Good body and color.
- Cobalt H AA3 203 2023: Strong bird.
- Robin Kirby
- Cinnamon Grey Green C RK5 158 2023: Well-bred cinnamon.
- Blackeye C RK5 200 2023: Strong genetics.
- Jeff Orlandi
- White Cap Cobalt C JO2 108 2023: High-quality white cap.
- Spangle Grey Green C JO2 16 2023: Great spangle variety.
- David Spink
- Lacewing White C DS3 96 2023: Mother is Vic Adult Bird Championship winner 2024.
- Sky Violet C DS3 104 2023: Young and promising.
- Ray & German
- Opaline Light Green H RG4 55 2022: Strong variety.
- Grey Green Spangle C RG4 45 2023: Excellent spangle genetics.
Link to the Bendigo Auction 2024 Catalogue – Catalogue
The complete auction catalogue includes 226 lots, each with detailed descriptions, breeder information, and specific bird attributes. For more information and to view all lots, please refer to the full auction catalogue provided by the Bendigo Budgerigar Club.
Registration
Participants can register for phone bidding or attend the auction in person. Early registration is recommended to ensure participation.
For any enquiries or additional information, please contact Brett Ricardo at the details provided above.
We look forward to seeing you at the auction and wish you successful bidding!