How Do You Buy At A Livestock Auction?
People looking to thin their herds, get rid of an animal they don’t want or wanting to get out of the livestock business bring their livestock to auction. You can find great deals at a livestock auction, but beware because there are plenty of bad deals, too. Learn how to buy at a livestock auction by following these steps. Step 1 Know what kind of animal you want. Livestock auctions sell many animals including horses, cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens and other farm animals. Step 2 Call livestock auction barns near you to find out times and dates of auctions selling the type of animal you want. Many auctions sell different types of animals on different days of the week or only on certain weekend days. Step 3 Bring a trailer to hold the animals that you buy at a livestock auction. If you buy an animal, it is normally available to take home with you immediately. Have an area at your home set up for the animal also. Step 4 Arrive at the auction early so you can look at the animals b
