75th Annual Rockbridge County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction
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Auction Location

Lexington, VA 24450
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Saturday Oct 3, 12:00 PM
Bidding Ends: Thursday Oct 22, 07:00 PM
Auction Type
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Circle C Auction Company

Contact: Cody Manspile
Phone: (540) 784-9254
Email: cody@circlecauction.com
Website: circlecauction.com

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Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms: All Birds will be sold in good faith, Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Club and/or Circle C Auction Company LLC many no warranty in any shape or form. All Birds must be settled for at the Rockbridge County extension office and paid invoice will be required be picking up of your birds. Pick up will be direct between the participants and the buyer, contact Information will be provided to both parties at the close of the auction.
Listing Information
4-H Poultry Chain Anniversary and Virtual Auction

The Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain is celebrating its 75 th Anniversary! This Chain began in
1945 between Virginia Cooperative Extension and Sears Roebuck and Company. It was
generally referred to as the “Sears Pullet Chain” as they provided funding for the purchase of
baby chicks for the 4-H members. Sears also gave prize money to each county in the program.
Although Sears and Roebuck are no longer involved, the Rockbridge County Poultry Chain
remains. Rockbridge is the oldest known continuous Poultry Chain in the Commonwealth of
Virginia; perhaps in the United States!
The Chain provides 4-Hers with baby chicks to raise, and then exhibit later in the year.
Usually, the Poultry Chain Show and Auction occurs during the Rockbridge 4-H Livestock Show
and Sale, which is held at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo. However, this year COVID-
19 changed our agenda, but it did not deter the enthusiasm and love our young exhibitors have
for their birds!
4-H members exhibited their hens for judging, and we are happy to report that all received
blue ribbons! The youth are now excited to offer a certain number of hens to be sold at this
virtual auction. The funds from this sale will help to purchase the chicks for next year. The
remaining hens belong to the participant.
For a little background on this year’s birds; the 4-H participants received Rhode Island Red
pullets in May. This bird is an American breed of chicken commonly raised for their superb egg
production. Just one hen can produce more than 280 large, brown eggs per year! The Rhode
Island Red is a hardy bird, and is one of the best choices for a small flock owner.
To receive these Chain chicks, 4-Hers watched a variety of Zoom training sessions where
adult volunteer leaders taught poultry care and production. Leaders have also been available to
answer any questions the exhibitors may have had throughout the summer.
We appreciate your interest and contributions to these young exhibitors and their poultry
projects. Without the help of buyers, such as you, the Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain would not
be as successful as it is!

1
Rachel Buchanan

Rachel Buchanan is 16 and attends James River High School in Botetourt County. She’s been showing livestock and poultry for ten years and has been involved in 4H for twelve years. She thoroughly enjoys equine and poultry science and hopes to pursue a career in that field.


 

2
Felicity Hart
I am 15 and have been taking care of chickens since I was seven.  My first group of chickens were Polly, Smokey, Fried, Lunch, Tickles, Frizzle, and Gertrude.  Polly lived over eight years.  I have had American Milking Devon cows for five years and have taken them to the State Fair three times.  We now have 22 head and I help milk every day.  I also have four Southdown Babydoll sheep and they are cute as they can be.  

3
Aidan Hart
I am 13 years old and have been in Poultry Club for 5 years.  My favorite part of raising chickens is that I get to call my grandmother while collecting eggs.  I also think our chicken tastes better than store bought chicken.  I am also a member of Boy Scout Troop 5.  
 

4
Kandice Thompson

Kandice Thompson -14 years old and 9th grade at RCHS. She plays softball for Va Bandits Elite and the jv team at Rockbridge. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers. She's been in NJHS the last 2 years and she's active in her youth group. She's been a girl scout since second grade and has accomplished silver and bronze awards. She is the oldest of 3

children and enjoys her animals and 4 wheelers at home. This is her 3rd year in the 4H poultry Club.


5
Maddoux Thompson

Maddoux Thompson- 11 years old and in the 6th grade at MRMS. He's a boy scout, football player, and baseball player. He just started riding lessons and has a love for animals. He's full of energy, loves to build things and enjoys the outdoors. This is his second year in the poultry club .


6
Marinna Thompson

Marinna Thompson- 9 years old and is in the 4th grade at Fairfield Elementary. She's a girl scout and a cheerleader. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers and takes riding lessons. She also enjoys cooking whenever possible. She loves chickens and just about any other animal she can get her hands on. This is Marinnas second year raising chickens with the poultry club.


7
Aubree Ayers
Aubree is in the third grade. She enjoys camping, riding her bike and amusement parks. This year her favorite hobby has been collecting Mini Brand toys; and she just recently collected the golden Pez. Her favorite foods are fruits/vegetable and candy. She looks forward to when 4-H clubs can resume.

8
William Kenney
William is 5 years old and is an Kindergartner at Central Elementary School, loves to play Minecraft, enjoys his chickens very much, and has very outgoing personality. 

9
Olivia Repair
Olivia is 7 years old and a 2nd Grader at Mountain View Elementary where her favorite subject is Art. In her free time she enjoys baking, playing outside, and riding bikes with her little brother Nate. 
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75th Annual Rockbridge County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction

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Contact: Cody Manspile
Phone: (540) 784-9254
Sale Location
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Sale Dates and Times
Sale Terms and Conditions
Terms: All Birds will be sold in good faith, Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Club and/or Circle C Auction Company LLC many no warranty in any shape or form. All Birds must be settled for at the Rockbridge County extension office and paid invoice will be required be picking up of your birds. Pick up will be direct between the participants and the buyer, contact Information will be provided to both parties at the close of the auction.
Listing Details
4-H Poultry Chain Anniversary and Virtual Auction

The Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain is celebrating its 75 th Anniversary! This Chain began in
1945 between Virginia Cooperative Extension and Sears Roebuck and Company. It was
generally referred to as the “Sears Pullet Chain” as they provided funding for the purchase of
baby chicks for the 4-H members. Sears also gave prize money to each county in the program.
Although Sears and Roebuck are no longer involved, the Rockbridge County Poultry Chain
remains. Rockbridge is the oldest known continuous Poultry Chain in the Commonwealth of
Virginia; perhaps in the United States!
The Chain provides 4-Hers with baby chicks to raise, and then exhibit later in the year.
Usually, the Poultry Chain Show and Auction occurs during the Rockbridge 4-H Livestock Show
and Sale, which is held at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo. However, this year COVID-
19 changed our agenda, but it did not deter the enthusiasm and love our young exhibitors have
for their birds!
4-H members exhibited their hens for judging, and we are happy to report that all received
blue ribbons! The youth are now excited to offer a certain number of hens to be sold at this
virtual auction. The funds from this sale will help to purchase the chicks for next year. The
remaining hens belong to the participant.
For a little background on this year’s birds; the 4-H participants received Rhode Island Red
pullets in May. This bird is an American breed of chicken commonly raised for their superb egg
production. Just one hen can produce more than 280 large, brown eggs per year! The Rhode
Island Red is a hardy bird, and is one of the best choices for a small flock owner.
To receive these Chain chicks, 4-Hers watched a variety of Zoom training sessions where
adult volunteer leaders taught poultry care and production. Leaders have also been available to
answer any questions the exhibitors may have had throughout the summer.
We appreciate your interest and contributions to these young exhibitors and their poultry
projects. Without the help of buyers, such as you, the Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain would not
be as successful as it is!

1
Rachel Buchanan

Rachel Buchanan is 16 and attends James River High School in Botetourt County. She’s been showing livestock and poultry for ten years and has been involved in 4H for twelve years. She thoroughly enjoys equine and poultry science and hopes to pursue a career in that field.


 

2
Felicity Hart
I am 15 and have been taking care of chickens since I was seven.  My first group of chickens were Polly, Smokey, Fried, Lunch, Tickles, Frizzle, and Gertrude.  Polly lived over eight years.  I have had American Milking Devon cows for five years and have taken them to the State Fair three times.  We now have 22 head and I help milk every day.  I also have four Southdown Babydoll sheep and they are cute as they can be.  

3
Aidan Hart
I am 13 years old and have been in Poultry Club for 5 years.  My favorite part of raising chickens is that I get to call my grandmother while collecting eggs.  I also think our chicken tastes better than store bought chicken.  I am also a member of Boy Scout Troop 5.  
 

4
Kandice Thompson

Kandice Thompson -14 years old and 9th grade at RCHS. She plays softball for Va Bandits Elite and the jv team at Rockbridge. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers. She's been in NJHS the last 2 years and she's active in her youth group. She's been a girl scout since second grade and has accomplished silver and bronze awards. She is the oldest of 3

children and enjoys her animals and 4 wheelers at home. This is her 3rd year in the 4H poultry Club.


5
Maddoux Thompson

Maddoux Thompson- 11 years old and in the 6th grade at MRMS. He's a boy scout, football player, and baseball player. He just started riding lessons and has a love for animals. He's full of energy, loves to build things and enjoys the outdoors. This is his second year in the poultry club .


6
Marinna Thompson

Marinna Thompson- 9 years old and is in the 4th grade at Fairfield Elementary. She's a girl scout and a cheerleader. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers and takes riding lessons. She also enjoys cooking whenever possible. She loves chickens and just about any other animal she can get her hands on. This is Marinnas second year raising chickens with the poultry club.


7
Aubree Ayers
Aubree is in the third grade. She enjoys camping, riding her bike and amusement parks. This year her favorite hobby has been collecting Mini Brand toys; and she just recently collected the golden Pez. Her favorite foods are fruits/vegetable and candy. She looks forward to when 4-H clubs can resume.

8
William Kenney
William is 5 years old and is an Kindergartner at Central Elementary School, loves to play Minecraft, enjoys his chickens very much, and has very outgoing personality. 

9
Olivia Repair
Olivia is 7 years old and a 2nd Grader at Mountain View Elementary where her favorite subject is Art. In her free time she enjoys baking, playing outside, and riding bikes with her little brother Nate. 
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75th Annual Rockbridge County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction
 Online Only Auction
 
Auction Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Saturday Oct 3 , 12:00 PM
Bidding Ends: Thursday Oct 22 , 07:00 PM
Auction Location

Lexington, VA 24450
Company
Circle C Auction Company

Contact: Cody Manspile
Phone: (540) 784-9254
Website: circlecauction.com

Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms: All Birds will be sold in good faith, Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Club and/or Circle C Auction Company LLC many no warranty in any shape or form. All Birds must be settled for at the Rockbridge County extension office and paid invoice will be required be picking up of your birds. Pick up will be direct between the participants and the buyer, contact Information will be provided to both parties at the close of the auction.
4-H Poultry Chain Anniversary and Virtual Auction

The Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain is celebrating its 75 th Anniversary! This Chain began in
1945 between Virginia Cooperative Extension and Sears Roebuck and Company. It was
generally referred to as the “Sears Pullet Chain” as they provided funding for the purchase of
baby chicks for the 4-H members. Sears also gave prize money to each county in the program.
Although Sears and Roebuck are no longer involved, the Rockbridge County Poultry Chain
remains. Rockbridge is the oldest known continuous Poultry Chain in the Commonwealth of
Virginia; perhaps in the United States!
The Chain provides 4-Hers with baby chicks to raise, and then exhibit later in the year.
Usually, the Poultry Chain Show and Auction occurs during the Rockbridge 4-H Livestock Show
and Sale, which is held at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo. However, this year COVID-
19 changed our agenda, but it did not deter the enthusiasm and love our young exhibitors have
for their birds!
4-H members exhibited their hens for judging, and we are happy to report that all received
blue ribbons! The youth are now excited to offer a certain number of hens to be sold at this
virtual auction. The funds from this sale will help to purchase the chicks for next year. The
remaining hens belong to the participant.
For a little background on this year’s birds; the 4-H participants received Rhode Island Red
pullets in May. This bird is an American breed of chicken commonly raised for their superb egg
production. Just one hen can produce more than 280 large, brown eggs per year! The Rhode
Island Red is a hardy bird, and is one of the best choices for a small flock owner.
To receive these Chain chicks, 4-Hers watched a variety of Zoom training sessions where
adult volunteer leaders taught poultry care and production. Leaders have also been available to
answer any questions the exhibitors may have had throughout the summer.
We appreciate your interest and contributions to these young exhibitors and their poultry
projects. Without the help of buyers, such as you, the Rockbridge 4-H Poultry Chain would not
be as successful as it is!

1
Rachel Buchanan

Rachel Buchanan is 16 and attends James River High School in Botetourt County. She’s been showing livestock and poultry for ten years and has been involved in 4H for twelve years. She thoroughly enjoys equine and poultry science and hopes to pursue a career in that field.


 

2
Felicity Hart
I am 15 and have been taking care of chickens since I was seven.  My first group of chickens were Polly, Smokey, Fried, Lunch, Tickles, Frizzle, and Gertrude.  Polly lived over eight years.  I have had American Milking Devon cows for five years and have taken them to the State Fair three times.  We now have 22 head and I help milk every day.  I also have four Southdown Babydoll sheep and they are cute as they can be.  

3
Aidan Hart
I am 13 years old and have been in Poultry Club for 5 years.  My favorite part of raising chickens is that I get to call my grandmother while collecting eggs.  I also think our chicken tastes better than store bought chicken.  I am also a member of Boy Scout Troop 5.  
 

4
Kandice Thompson

Kandice Thompson -14 years old and 9th grade at RCHS. She plays softball for Va Bandits Elite and the jv team at Rockbridge. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers. She's been in NJHS the last 2 years and she's active in her youth group. She's been a girl scout since second grade and has accomplished silver and bronze awards. She is the oldest of 3

children and enjoys her animals and 4 wheelers at home. This is her 3rd year in the 4H poultry Club.


5
Maddoux Thompson

Maddoux Thompson- 11 years old and in the 6th grade at MRMS. He's a boy scout, football player, and baseball player. He just started riding lessons and has a love for animals. He's full of energy, loves to build things and enjoys the outdoors. This is his second year in the poultry club .


6
Marinna Thompson

Marinna Thompson- 9 years old and is in the 4th grade at Fairfield Elementary. She's a girl scout and a cheerleader. She clogs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers and takes riding lessons. She also enjoys cooking whenever possible. She loves chickens and just about any other animal she can get her hands on. This is Marinnas second year raising chickens with the poultry club.


7
Aubree Ayers
Aubree is in the third grade. She enjoys camping, riding her bike and amusement parks. This year her favorite hobby has been collecting Mini Brand toys; and she just recently collected the golden Pez. Her favorite foods are fruits/vegetable and candy. She looks forward to when 4-H clubs can resume.

8
William Kenney
William is 5 years old and is an Kindergartner at Central Elementary School, loves to play Minecraft, enjoys his chickens very much, and has very outgoing personality. 

9
Olivia Repair
Olivia is 7 years old and a 2nd Grader at Mountain View Elementary where her favorite subject is Art. In her free time she enjoys baking, playing outside, and riding bikes with her little brother Nate.