Auctions

The poultry industry often relies on generalized marketplaces or social media to move birds, hatching eggs, and supplies—but those platforms weren’t built with small breeders or niche hobbyists in mind. That’s why we built our own: a tailored online auction system specifically designed for poultry and livestock listings.

This project was developed from the ground up using modern web technologies, with a focus on usability, scalability, and seller trust. Unlike conventional sales platforms, our system allows breeders to list individual birds, batches of hatching eggs, or farm equipment with flexible start times, custom bidding durations, and automatic time extensions for active bids. Auctions are easy to browse, mobile-friendly, and designed around the specific needs of backyard breeders, youth exhibitors, and larger-scale farms alike.

On the backend, this platform integrates a custom bidding engine developed using Python and JavaScript, with secure handling of bid submissions and time-locked auctions. We’ve incorporated real-time updates, watch lists, reserve pricing, and seller tools to make managing listings intuitive and reliable. PayPal integration allows buyers to complete purchases easily, while also offering room to expand into alternative payment options in future updates.

We prioritized data integrity and user protection—with database structure built to safeguard listing history, ensure accountability, and prevent fraudulent bidding. Admin tools include user moderation, post approvals, and analytics that can help sellers better understand trends in pricing and demand.

This auction platform is more than just a place to list birds—it’s a community tool designed to help small breeders grow. We’re continuing to improve the experience based on user feedback, with planned updates to include tiered listing types, seller verification options, and educational tags for breed standards, hatch dates, and bloodline info.

In an industry where reliability, reputation, and good recordkeeping matter, our goal is to provide a platform that reflects the standards we hold ourselves to here at Pips 'n Chicks: purpose-driven, accessible, and built by poultry people, for poultry people.