Krysia Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 This morning Hubby asked if I had let the chickens out after breakfast, I said no! then why are they out! Some lovely person has cut a hole in the chicken wire door panel and stolen one of the vorverk cockerels! unfortunately we were going to eat them ( we still have one) in the next few weeks so they probably taste great! I hope they are keeping it to lay eggs as they will be waiting a long time! I called the police and they asked if we were sure it wasnt a fox or dog, I said unless the foxs have wire cutters and can push the wire to one side big enough for a human, I was quite sure! The only bright side is they did at least pic the smallest panel of chicken wire so the damage is the most repairable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 OMG!! Thats disgusting!! Why do people steal chickens? They make me so angry! The poor thing will be terrified! Really hope they get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks Dippy bird but I bet it didnt get chance to be terrified, they probably killed it for food or a laugh The police also said that if they know they are there and with Christmas coming they may be be back! I am so annoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 makes me so angry! I hope the police are going to do something! I'd be staking out the garden with a shot gun (Jeremy Clarkson stylee) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 WHAT THE?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Justine if we had one I would! I am just relieved that a fox didn't come in this morning and the finish the rest of them off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 That is horrendous, you poor thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Oh no, the poor chook. Do you have PIR floodlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes there is a PIR overlooking the chcken pen they would have been lit up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Blimey! What a nerve I don't suppose that you can rig up an old CCTV camera as a deterrent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 What a shame. Can you replace the chicken wire with weldmesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Stick up massive pairs of eyes round the garden. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/magazine/10section1C.t-3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Y'know how farmers can legaly shoot dogs which are hassling lambs /killing livestock? Wonder if the same rule applies here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 that is disgusting You wouldn't pop into a shop and steal a chicken, so why do these people think its any different stealing a chicken from a back garden?! I think I would be investing in a very large, savage looking dog... oh, even better, a PICTURE of a savage looking dog with "I live here" under it and a tape recorder linked to the flood lights.. when triggered, terrifying hounds of hell barking.... In all seriousness though, I'm appalled that some people obviously care so little. And a vorwerk too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 That sort of thing makes me so angry I am really sorry They are quite a rare breed and fetch a bit of money so maybe he was stolen to order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yet another posting of stolen birds - this is too much! I am so angry with the oiks that are such lowlives that, well . . . DD helps in a charity shop and people even steal things of the hangers there! Some people should be blanketyblanketyblanked and then some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm so sorry, thats terrible. Grrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 How awful . How do people have the nerve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 that is disgusting You wouldn't pop into a shop and steal a chicken We wouldn't but it's an ugly world sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sad but true - spoke to Dad this morning and he was telling me that they're even stealing the central heating oil for the famrs now!! Apparently, they role in in the dead of night with a lorry and just drain the tanks - first thing you know about it is when you get up to a freezing cold house I'm not normally a violent woman, however.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Nicking heating oil from tanks is pretty commonplace around me: whole tanks getting lifted is also a possibility if house is empty /tank is accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 And the same around here too. In fact in some cases, whole loads of farm machinery are going too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 STUPID PEOPLE Why steal a chicken?? Fingers and feathers crossed they get caught and punished. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
