martinw Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I had only popped out for an hour, and have been keeping my two chooks under lock and key since I saw a fox in the nearby woods two weeks ago while it was snowing. I came home and went into the back garden to see my eglu open, and it's egg hatch thrown up onto the patio, both of my girls have gone. Heartbroken. They have been stolen, that's the only explanation. The metal stick that holds the door shut has just been found outside of the boundaries of my garden by a neighbour 3 doors down. I have called the police, they have given me a crime number, but thats all they want to do. I've set up a webcam to monitor the garden tonight, just incase they return to get the elgu. My first and best chooks gone. If anyone here is from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and you hear of anyone acquiring 1 Gingernut and 1 Pepperpot, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. If you are an urban chicken keeper, please make sure your girls are locked up tight. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear it. I hope they turn up safe and sound. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Golly, I am not that far away, so have alerted other chicken friends in the area to keep their eyes peeled. I hope they turn up safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks for the warning, i hope that you find your girls and that the police catch the heartless lowlifes responsible. Fingers crossed, xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 How cruel....hope you find your hens soon and that they are not stupid enough to come back for the eglu. I am so sorry to read this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 That is so awful, you must be gutted and so angry. I hope you find the evil so and so's who did this to you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Oh My ... That is awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazx Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 That is so cruel I suppose none of your neighbours saw or heard anything? How can anyone make off with chickens without anyone noticing? I hope you get them back. I know I'd be devistated if anything happened to my girls, even though Ive only had them 3 weeks, they are part of my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 How awful . I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 That's so bad. Words fail me. Hope they are returned to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 This is dreadful. I am so sorry to hear you have had your beautiful girls taken by some callous thief. I do hope someone finds them and that they are returned safe and sound to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thats terribly sad I am sorry If you feel you could recognise them again you could try going to the Melton Mobray auctions, I think they are Sat and Tues each week, quite a few chooks of 'secondhandedness' end up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 OMG People bother me more then foxes. Foxes are merely doing what comes natural. I really hope that they show up somewhere for ou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I dont get it. Why would you want to steal too chickens? People like that are just .. well sick, twisted heartless people. Thanks for the warning.. I hope they turn up back home safe & sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm so sorry Makes me so angry to think that anyone could do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I think sometimes I prefer chickens... So sorry to hear this, terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thats terribly sad I am sorry If you feel you could recognise them again you could try going to the Melton Mobray auctions, I think they are Sat and Tues each week, quite a few chooks of 'secondhandedness' end up there Yes, Melton Mowbray has markets every Sat and Tue (Tuesday is the bigger one). There can be some very dubious examples that turn up there. Very sorry to hear about your loss - it does seem to be on the increase, any one got any ideas for a secure human proof protection system for the cube? Padlock and chain? Sad state of society really stealing two pet chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 This is really horrible i'm so sorry. I hope you manage to get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I dont have Eglu yet - but am thinking of painting my postcode on it when it comes. needless to say cant do the same to the hens. Are 2 hens going to fetch that much money wise? They are not special breeds I know a friend paid 30 quid for some fancy chuck or other. I do hope you find them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foot-tapper506 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Oh no - that is really horrible, in a way even worse than mr fox taking them. Thanks for posting this warning, I live near northampton so will be a little more vigilant but if someone is intent on stealing chooks I am not sure there's much I can do. They are in the run all day while I am at work. Hope you get some news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Im amazed that someone has stolen two chickens.Its not like they're expensive which makes me think its possibly teenagers. Although i dont live in Wellingborough-i do however work there and travel all over the town and talk to a lot of people.If you dont mind me asking and without giving too many details on an open forum-which part of Wellingborough do you live so i can keep this in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hi, so sorry! That is awful! There is a website especially for stolen birds. http://poultrywatchuk.webs.com/stolenbirds.htm I hope you get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
