What am I bid for this fine hen?

A strange auction is held every 1 November in the Aveyron village of Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt. It is known as "Poule Un" because lot one is always a hen. Successive lots are eggs, walnuts, eau de vie: ie products donated by inhabitants from their exploitations or gardens.
The date is chosen so the proceeds can be used to pay for mass for the souls of the departed on the day of All Saints (Toussaint).
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