PaulineG Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 We had our 2 lovely chickens stolen from their Eglu on Monday night this week. The thieves simply opened the nest box and removed the chickens. Has anyone else had chickens stolen from their Eglu or got any ideas on how the nest box door might be secured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum Pauline. I'm very sorry to hear about the theft. Have you informed the police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oh no that's really awful - sorry to hear this!! Really hope the chickens will be located & are ok.. If it was me I would be informing the Police asap Fingers crossed for some good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I am sorry to hear it, I agree you should contact the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Really sorry to hear that. I think the only thing would be to secure the Eglu within a walk-in run of some sort, or to have security on your garden. What an awful thing for anyone to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thats awful, I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oh my heavens, that's terrible. Where abouts in the country do you live? I agree - definitely report this to the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum Please do report this theft to the police and install some PIR lighting in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 How terrible! I am so sorry there was a thread about securing the eggport door a while back, I can't for the life of me find it, hopefully someone will remember it too and point you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 there are some real low lifes around, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 That's terrible . I'm so sorry . It has happened to at least one other forum member and there are large scale chicken thefts from time to time too . I agree, you must inform the police. I'm sorry your first post is such a sad one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Im so sorry to hear this - how awful for you. This makes me so angry, how can these low lifes get away with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 How horrible! I know exactly how you are feeling - my Frenchie met the same fate. Some nasty people about, who don't understand how much they are hurting you. So sorry for you. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I am so sorry to hear this. Inform the police as quickly as you can. I can't believe somebody would do this. I hope this doesn't put you off getting more chooks in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulineG Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks to all those people who have replied to my post about our stolen girls. We informed the police immediately and they have been out to our property complete with forensic team - it seems that 'chicken rustling' is becoming increasingly common - the thieves are targetting people like us who have a small number of pet chickens - they presume we won't report it to the police! We live in a very rural part of East Kent - have PIR lighting, 2 dogs and our garden is surrounded by thick hedgerow, but they still found a way through the bushes and over the stock fencing - it was clearly a very well planned attack as you can't see our chickens from the road at all. If you are in a similar rural spot please take care and if anything happens report it straight away. Someone mentioned that there had been talk about securing the port door previously on the Forum - if anyone can remember any details I would be very grateful - we want to get some more chickens but my 7 yr old son has been so upset by this that I feel we need to have made some attempt to make them more secure before we do so. I probably should be able to search for it myself but as a new user am still finding my way around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Pauline I am so sorry to read that somebody has stolen your hens. How awful for you and especially your son. Why do people steal chickens? So selfish and what low life! Hope you find the thread that you are looking for. Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Oh! dear! what can I add? it's a terrible thing to happen, and for what? chickens aren't worth much in resale value? I just don't understand! If they were stealing the actual eglu it would make more sense Here's hoping they get their comeuppance the little beggars and I'm so sorry your little boy has had to face such an unnatural tragedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Someone mentioned that there had been talk about securing the port door previously on the Forum - if anyone can remember any details I would be very grateful Someone mentioned taking off the egg port handle and making it a bit like an allen key so that you take the handle out into the garden with you, put it back onto the eglu and then open the egg port. Found it: How can I lock the eglu door - to deter humans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Well done Lewis, thats some good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
