Thank you for your interest in this Online Event.

We want to start out by thanking each and every one of you for viewing our first ever online production sale. As most of you know there have been countless hours spent, miles driven, and money spent to assemble the genetic base that all these bulls and females derive from. When we first set out in this business, our goal was to find the absolute best cows in the nation, put them into our production program, and find the best sires we could find to mate them to. Some of the sires that have jump started our bull battery include Troubadour, Hagrid, Waylon, Hooter, Titan, In Control, Hoo Doo Squared.

As we began to ponder on the idea of having a production sale to share our genetics with everyone, we weren’t sure at first how to go about it. After much thought and advice from several influential breeders, we decided to offer you the entire Bird Cattle Company replacement heifer offering. That is correct: the ENTIRE keeper pen is for sale in front of you right now. Spring born, fall born, and herd sires are all here. Some question why we decided to do this, but the explanation is simple: we want everyone to have to opportunity to inject some of the nation’s leading genetics into their own cow herds just as we have done ours. We are sure as you scroll through the pedigree list, many of you will recognize most of the sire and dams of these cattle.

There are a few sale notes we want to make sure have been brought to your attention. First, we reserve the right to one flush on every female lot in the sale at buyer’s convenience. Second, lot 100 or “Swagger” as we like to call him, we will be offering ½ interest with negotiable possession. Lots 1, 2, and 57 will be choice lots; meaning we will be bidding off buyer’s choice between the pair of females, then we, Bird Cattle Company will retain the other within our program. Also, any female that has a purebred status or can be registered as a Chi, Mainetainer, Charolais, or Hereford, papers can and will be issued upon buyer’s request. In addition, there are several lots of spring born heifers. None of these are bred. They are all open and ready to be flushed or bred upon purchase. If there are any additional terms on any lots they will be outlined in the individual’s description. Please feel free to contact any of us with questions.

We are offering over 100 lots of heifer and bull prospects, embryo’s, flush’s and semen. We have two very exciting up coming herd sires. About 70 head of our top end replacement heifers, of which there are several different types, kinds, and matings, so we hope you can find something that interests you! We tried to put forth something to fit everyone! Finally we conclude the sale with a couple flushes and some embryo packages out of our top end donors. Then we are offering 150 units of semen on Hooter, our full brother to the 2008 Grand Champion steer at the San Antonio Stock Show. We hope that each and every one of you can find something to spark your interest!

We obviously couldn’t do this without the help of many. I want to thank each and everybody who helped out: Trae Simmons, Jay Carr, Ky Stierwalt, Eric Drager, Casey Hilmes, Joe Yzaguirre, Simon Trinidad, the crew at Breeders World Katie Johnson and Travis Stenberg. I also want to thank all the breeders who helped build our genetic base. Finally, I want to extend a big thank you to my family: my wife Lindsay, my two beautiful daughters Berkley and London, my mother Cindy, and my grandparents Jimmy and Ada Lou Bird. As we proceed into our first sale, we hope that the cattle we present will go onto to their new destinations and work for you just like they have worked for us! We sincerely thank you for your time and interest in our offering. If there is anything we can do for anybody, please let us know!

Brandon Bird and family

Questions on how to bid? Unable to bid during the auction?
Visit the our online auction tips or call
Roger Hunker, Auctioneer at 419-217-2828
Travis Stenberg 505-360-0049

Questions about the offering please contact the consignors.

Registration is open at the link above. You must have a valid credit card to register. If you have registered for any of our previous online auctions you may use that bid number and password; however, you may need to update your account providing up-to-date information before you can bid. Go to the Register to Bid link above and click on Update Bidder Profile. If you have lost your bidder number or password go to the Register to Bid link above and click on Lost Bidder Number or Password. Please register in advance to save time and confirm your bid number via e-mail. To Bid click on ALL ITEMS below after the catalog is posted, scroll to the lot you want place a bid and/or max bid on, place a bid, then scroll to the bottom of the page and insert your bidder number and password and follow the screens and finalize your bids.

This auction has staggered ending times. The first item will close at 1:00 PM CST July 10th. Each item will close TWO minute after the previous. For example: Lot 1 closes at 1:00 PM. Lot 2 closes at 1:02 PM. Lot 3 closes at 1:04 PM. This will continue until all items have closed. Also note that extended bidding is in place. Therefore, if Lot 1 goes into extended bidding Lot 2 will still close at 1:02 PM and Lot 3 will still close at 1:04 PM, etc. (unless they also go into extended bidding) while Lot 1 is still in extended bidding. This scenario applies to all lots. With extended bidding in place no item will close until a period of 8 minutes has lapsed without a bid.

Maximum Bidding is a feature you may use during the duration of the auction. This feature allows you to place a private maximum bid that only you will know and allow the computer to bid on your behalf when another bidder places a bid on the same lot you are seeking. Visit our Online Auction Tips for more information.

INVOICING: An invoice with payment instructions will be sent to each buyers registered e-mail address at the close of bidding. If you do not receive an invoice via your e-mail in 24 hours after the close of the auction please contact our office immediately. Failure to complete the payment terms as stated above will result in forfeiture of purchases and negative feedback reported to the credit bureau. Be sure you are capable of paying immediately and realize your bids are not conditional upon financing. Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge the entire purchase price, and late fees to the credit card on file if payment is not made in 4 days after the close of bidding. Unless the sale of an item is indicated otherwise, each lot will sell subject to a reserve price established by the seller. When an article is sold with reserve, the auctioneer may bid on the seller’s behalf in an amount not to exceed the reserve price.

DELIVERY OF ANIMALS AND FEES: Each buyer is responsible to coordinate delivery and buyer is to cover all cost of delivery. Arrangements need to be made prior to or immediately after purchase. No animals will be delivered until payment has been made. All animals must be picked up by July 25th. Sellers may charge up to $5.00 per day for animals not removed from the farm by July 25th, 2010. Delivery fees may be charged by the seller if necessary. Purchases may be picked up at the farms anytime after July 10th and full payment is received. Call the seller to schedule an appointment.

HEALTH PAPERS: Furnished upon request for each individual lot. Special testing or export health testing will be at the buyer’s expense. Please call your state vet office for permits, requirements etc.

GUARANTEE: We are not responsible for injury or accidents. All animals become property of the buyer at the conclusion of the auction. Sellers can not be held responsible for the health or condition of animals after the conclusion of the auction.

Standard Breeding Guarantee and Genetic Defect Disclaimer
We require that each consignor agree to the "Standard Breeding Guarantee and Genetic Defect Policies" endorsed by each breed association. Should a defective calf result, buyer is responsible for reporting the defect and following through each of the breed associations steps and protocol or other breed registry standards.. If animal is verified to be defective by the Breed Association, buyer must submit a written copy of the verification to the Seller and Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer within 30 days after birth. Seller is responsible for refunding the purchase price in total or making an adjustment to the purchase price. This guarantee applies only to calves at birth that show signs of a genetic defect recognized by the breed association as there is not a test to determine if some genetic lines are carriers for a defect but do not show signs as an individual at birth. Unless an animal is listed on the individual breed association "genetic defect status list" the breed, breeder, and Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer makes no representation of any kind as to whether an animal has a genetic defect. Consult with each breed association for more information. All transactions are between buyer and seller.

THE RIGHT TO FLUSH
All lots described as “The Right to Flush” will carry the following guarantee. In all cases, a minimum of six (6) grade one, transferable embryos is guaranteed to the buyer. If the cow produces more than six transferable embryos, ALL embryos will be the property of the buyer unless otherwise stated in the individual lot terms and notes. In the event of any cow failing to produce the minimum number of embryos (6), the buyer will have the option of flushing the cow again until the minimum, and only the minimum (6), number of embryos is fulfilled, or the buyer may elect to have their money returned to them based upon a prorated price per embryo as determined by the auction price of the flush. In all cases, the buyer will assume all the expenses associated with the embryo flush, unless otherwise stated. The location of and the technician used for the flushing procedure will be the choice of the seller and in most cases will be indicated at the auction. Unless stated otherwise, the buyer will have the right to flush the female as soon as she is available.
The entire payment 100% is due in full at the completion of the auction. In order to assure both the consignor and buyer that each will receive what is due them, the following enclosures are outlined as a standard flush agreement.
A. Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer recommends the buyer and seller to establish a written agreement to be signed by both consignor and buyer after the sale that clearly defines and guarantees the terms of a flush purchase.
B. Flush consignor must identify the time period within which the buyer may schedule the donor for a flush. (i.e. Donor is available between January 1 and February 15, 2010). Should the flush not be achieved within the time period specified, consignor must be able to refund the purchase price paid.
C. Because the buyer is RESERVING the female for his use during the specified time period, entire 100% payment is due upon purchase. Consignor will retain control of the embryos until full payment is made. Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer will assist consignor in completing or negotiating the final transaction to satisfy both parties. All transactions are between buyer and seller.
Flush schedule, flush minimums, terms, and technicians may be specified in the catalog listing. Please contact each individual consignor on specific terms as each flush might have different terms.
PREGNANT RECIPIENTS In the case of already realized pregnancies (i.e. embryos that have been implanted and confirmed pregnant) the buyer will pay 100% of the purchase price auction day. Each of these recipient females has been examined for pregnancy by a qualified technician and is fully guaranteed to be carrying the mating described in each lot. These cattle will sell without further guarantee. In the case of unrealized pregnancies, the seller will provide the buyer with a pregnant recipient female that is fully guaranteed to be carrying the mating described in its respective lot on or about the time agreed upon by the buyer and the seller. Buyer must take delivery of and make full settlement for their pregnancy purchase within 30 days of confirmation of the pregnancy and notification by the seller. All sexed pregnancies are fully guaranteed to be carrying the calf sex as determined in this auction or as selected by the buyer. No guarantee, expressed or implied, is made as to a live calf, calf quality, or recipient value. In all cases transportation will be the responsibility of the buyer in cooperation with the seller.
EMBRYO PACKAGES All embryos are Grade One or Grade Two and are fully guaranteed to consist of their respective mating described herein. Due to the nature of this event and the wide range and geographical locations of buyers and sellers involved, no guarantee can be made as to conception rate realized when using these embryos. However, if the buyer uses an embryo technician that is agreed upon by the seller and the buyer informs the seller of his intentions in writing or personal phone call prior to implanting the embryos, at least one pregnancy will be guaranteed per three embryos sold. In all cases, the buyer will be responsible for all shipping arrangements, shipping tanks, and expense. Storage fees might apply if embryos are not picked up or shipped within 30 days of the auction. Consult terms and details under each lot for more details or specific conditions.

SEMEN GuaranteeAll semen is guaranteed to be of acceptable quality but no guarantee is made as to conception rate. However, in all cases, the buyer will be responsible for all shipping arrangements, shipping tanks, and expenses. Storage fees may apply if the semen is not picked up or shipped within 30 days of the auction. Buyer is responsible to contact the Seller to arrange shipment.

Standard Breeding Guarantee and Genetic Defect Disclaimer
We require that each consignor agree to the "Standard Breeding Guarantee and Genetic Defect Policies" endorsed by each breed association. Should a defective calf result, buyer is responsible for reporting the defect and following through each of the breed associations steps and protocol or other breed registry standards.. If animal is verified to be defective by the Breed Association, buyer must submit a written copy of the verification to the Seller and Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer within 30 days after birth. Seller is responsible for refunding the purchase price in total or making an adjustment to the purchase price. This guarantee applies only to calves at birth that show signs of a genetic defect recognized by the breed association as there is not a test to determine if some genetic lines are carriers for a defect but do not show signs as an individual at birth. Unless an animal is listed on the individual breed association "genetic defect status list" the breed, breeder, and Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer makes no representation of any kind as to whether an animal has a genetic defect. Consult with each breed association for more information. All transactions are between buyer and seller.

SHIPMENT OF SEMENShipment of semen is at the buyer’s expense and risk in cooperation with the seller. Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer claims no liability or guarantees on any genetics, products, or services purchased or sold through this site. Buyer will pay shipping costs to and from destinations to the shipper company. The buyer will pay for purchases with a credit card, cashier’s check, or money order. Semen will be held until the funds clear the bank. The transfer of registration certificates or artificial insemination certificates is the responsibility of the seller.

It is the seller’s responsibility to ship sold semen by a reasonably qualified shipping source. Breeder’s World Online Sales/ Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer will provide the seller with a complete shipping address, instructions, and insurance information if needed from a buyer. The buyer will be responsible for providing a shipping tank and is responsible for the accuracy and quality of the tank. Buyer assumes all responsibility during the shipping process and is encouraged to buy insurance for the tank and genetics.
Conditions: Any person placing bids on items in this auction agrees to these terms and conditions and understands that, by placing bids, they are entering into a binding contract between themselves and the seller(s) and that they will be held financially responsible for their actions. Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer only as an agent between buyer and seller and may not be held responsible for any livestock or merchandise. It is to be clearly understood that Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer; Breeder's World Online Sales, Ringside Publication LLC and representatives act only as a means between buyer and seller, and may not be held liable, financially or otherwise, for any failure on the part of the same to fulfill any obligations set forth in this sale or for the truth of any warranties expressed or implied. This catalog of offering has been prepared by the auctioneer from information provided by the seller(s) and is assumed accurate as presented to us. However, Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer will in no way guarantee age, pedigree, or reproductive status of the animals selling. All agreements and adjustments made are between buyer and seller.

Placing a bid is a binding contract between you and the Owner/Seller, and the bid cannot be retracted. Once a Bidder places a bid, and the bid is the high/winning bid, the Bidder will be obligated to buy the lot at the said price indicated. Placing a bid on this online auction site, and winning, then not paying for the lot is illegal in most states, and prosecution can result.
The Owner/Seller of property sold through this online auction site reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

As a Bidder, you are responsible for any bids placed by you or a designated representative under your bidding number and password. The security of your Bidder information is your sole responsibility and the Bidder will be responsible for any and all bids placed under the assigned number. If, at any time, you feel that your Bidder number and password have been compromised, due to lack of security on your part, you must notify Auctioneer immediately.

Bidders agree that when using the Maximum Bid feature on our online auction Web site they will use it according to the terms and conditions applicable to that feature. Please note that when using the Maximum Bid feature, if you are the current high Bidder and you want to change your Maximum Bid, you will be required to place a new bid in the increment designated for that lot in order to raise your Maximum Bid, which may cause you to raise your last high bid by one bid increment. You, as a Bidder, understand and agree to how the Maximum Bid feature works if you choose to use it.

Bid Retractions: There are no bid retractions. ALL BIDS ARE NON-CANCELLABLE ONCE SUBMITTED. Once a bid is made and confirmed, it cannot be retracted. When a bid is made you manifest your intent and ability to buy the lot at the bid price. A false or fraudulent bid may result in legal action. Any winning Bidder who refuses to purchase the lot may be banned from all future online auctions.

Despite efforts to avoid the withdrawal of lots from the online auction sale after they are listed, it may sometimes be necessary to so withdraw lots, therefore, the Owner/Seller reserves the right to do so at any time before or during the online auction sale.

We are not responsible for injury or accidents. All animals become property of the buyer at the conclusion of the auction. Sellers can not be held responsible for the health or condition of animals after the conclusion of the auction. Roger M. Hunker, Auctioneer is licensed by Ohio department of Agriculture and registered with USDA Packers and Stockyards, Roger M. Hunker, auctioneer is bonded by the state of Ohio under the auction recovery fund and with USDA Packers and Stockyards.