[morning-star]

So who's going to the show next year?

Any one in/around Leicester going? If so, can I ask for a lift for my boyfriend and I? Happy to pay our share of petrol.

If I can find a way to go I want to try and get some good show/show-line mice to get me started.

also can I buy maxeys at the show?

Thanks

http://www.thesmallanimalshow.co.uk/

 

[Rosewood]

I'm going, no way I'm missing it. And my OH is finally coming. Took her long enough to get interested

Regarding maxeys, the NMC usually has some second hand ones for sale, but I'm not sure if they'll have any by the show. Certainly won't have them there unless asked to bring them

 

[Velvet_Meece]

Urgh 113 miles from me....anyone passing through Stoke on route? :roll:

 

[kellyt]

Im going driving all the way from Kent, Ive done it before but hiring a car this year as mine wont make that distance so unless Santa puts a new one under my tree its a hire car... lol

Really looking forward to it.

 

[morning-star]

Ill probably end up training there....

 

[WillowDragon]

I'm going, no way I'm missing it. And my OH is finally coming. Took her long enough to get interested

Lucky you! My other half is not interested at all, unless she is squealing over a new born animal! lol

I will be there, on the train.

 

[ameliaxx]

im hopeing to go, i went 2 years ago and it was great i bought 2 lionhead brothers (sadly one past away) but this year I am going to look at the mice abit closer :lol:

 

[kellyt]

I cant wait to see the mice as well as the other animals.

 

[PPVallhunds]

im going, getting a lift with a fellow mouser. Hoping to enter some mice, just waiting for my maxeys to be made hopefully they will be ready on time.

 

[Tinkers Mousery]

I'm going. Got a long 5 hr journey and over 300 miles. All worth it tho. I have maxeys for sale they r £11 each

 

[kellyt]

Out of interest is there a mouse auction at this show? I know there are auctions for Cavies and Rabbits.

 

[morning-star]

yes theres a mouse auction where I plan to spend all my money! :lol:

 

[SarahY]

Out of interest is there a mouse auction at this show? I know there are auctions for Cavies and Rabbits

There is, but both selling and buying are restricted to NMC Members only. This rule was introduced fairly recently due in response to moaning from animal welfare groups, who were concerned about impulse buyers and collectors. Trios tend to go for around £40-50 at Harrogate as they tend to be top quality stock

 

[kellyt]

Ah I dont think thats a bad idea at all. Ive sent off my form for membership, have to save a few pennies incase there is anything that I like. Whats the saying you get what you pay for. I would like to try to start off with mice the best way I can.

 

[SarahC]

The club puts a reserve of £10 per trio although owners are entitled to put a higher reserve on their animals.

edit to add that the starting price has been raised to £15 per trio this year.

 

[kellyt]

I do think it is something that should be done across other fancies as well good stock is not to be undervalued.

 

[SarahY]

Ah I dont think thats a bad idea at all. Ive sent off my form for membership, have to save a few pennies incase there is anything that I like. Whats the saying you get what you pay for. I would like to try to start off with mice the best way I can.

:thumbuo

 

[WillowDragon]

That's good i suppose! Will stop me being tempted to buy any mice.

 

[Mark]

Not long to go =D

 

[WillowDragon]

I'm looking to it even more now...

Not looking forward to the train journey though! hahaa I have to get up at 4am! :shock: