AT THE MARTS.
LOCAL POULTRY PRICES. At to-day's auctions the supply of poultry was medium, and the demand was very keen for table birds. Prices paid remain unaltered, except for hens which were higher. Selling rates were as follow:—Cockerels: Heavy breeds, prime, 4/6 to G/9 each; not prime, 2/0 upwards; light breeds, prime, 2/0 to 5/; not prime, 2/ upwards. Fat roosters: Heavy breeds, prime, 2/ to 4/; light breeds, 2/ to 3/. Fat liens: Heavy breeds, 3/ to 4/3: light breeds. 2/0 to 3/6. Pullets: Heavy breeds, best, 3/ to 4/0; smaller, 1/0 upwards; light breeds, best, 3/ to 4/0; smaller. 1/6 upwards. Drakes: Young, prime, 2/9 to 3/9; smaller, 1/0 upwards; old, 1/0 to 2/0. Ducks: Young, 2/0 to 3/0. Guinea fowls: 2/0 to 3/6.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 149, 25 June 1936, Page 4
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127AT THE MARTS. Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 149, 25 June 1936, Page 4
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