surfer_chicken Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 There was a report of an eglu cube stolen locally in our paper today (Chronicle and Echo for anyone local who wants a look). It was taken last Thursday between 1:30am and 7:00am. Chickens were left behind but piles of feathers were found nearby so it looks like a fox must have found them. I think I will definitely be upgrading security now, so I will be experimenting with chaining techniques as I'm more interested in preventing thefts rather than getting it back afterwards. I'll update with whatever solution I find Found the article online if anyone's interested: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/callous_thieves_stole_1_000_designer_hen_coop_from_northampton_home_leaving_six_birds_for_dead_1_3548481 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 There was a report of an eglu cube stolen locally in our paper today (Chronicle and Echo for anyone local who wants a look). It was taken last Thursday between 1:30am and 7:00am. Chickens were left behind but piles of feathers were found nearby so it looks like a fox must have found them. I think I will definitely be upgrading security now, so I will be experimenting with chaining techniques as I'm more interested in preventing thefts rather than getting it back afterwards. I'll update with whatever solution I find Found the article online if anyone's interested: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/callous_thieves_stole_1_000_designer_hen_coop_from_northampton_home_leaving_six_birds_for_dead_1_3548481 Thats terrible I saw 'Northampton Police' who I follow on facebook updated their status the other day about a £1000 coop being stolen and thought it may be a cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 that is outrageous!! I am soo words cannot describe what I would do to the toe rags!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 When I lived in London I was at the end of a row of houses. We had a garden wall that a man of 6' could look over. I bought a green so it would not stand out too much and had it up against the wall under a tree. I was very releaved when we moved to what I think is a safer area but you have to remain vigilent at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcharlie43 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 My Eglu can be seen from the road as our garden borders a field and our hedge has not grown very high yet. I have decided to but a cheap engraving tool that you can get for about £20. I am going to gently engrave my postcode on the edges on each of the parts of the eglu so it can't be seen when it is put back together. If I ever do sell it on (Hopefully I never need to!) then I can just let the new owner know how it is marked and they can either add their postcode or if it is stolen they will know what the marking on it is. If I do it on the edges that slot together and the metal legs it shouldn't be obvious to anyone and won't wash off. I think the plastic on the cube is certainly thick enough to have a mark gently scratched onto it. What has everyone else done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 My Eglu can be seen from the road as our garden borders a field and our hedge has not grown very high yet. I have decided to but a cheap engraving tool that you can get for about £20. I am going to gently engrave my postcode on the edges on each of the parts of the eglu so it can't be seen when it is put back together. If I ever do sell it on (Hopefully I never need to!) then I can just let the new owner know how it is marked and they can either add their postcode or if it is stolen they will know what the marking on it is. If I do it on the edges that slot together and the metal legs it shouldn't be obvious to anyone and won't wash off. I think the plastic on the cube is certainly thick enough to have a mark gently scratched onto it. What has everyone else done? If you ever sell your all you need to do is give the new buyer a letter of explanation. Our tractor mower has a post code on the bonnet and we were given a letter by the previous owner. We were also given all the relevent documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Whilst marking is a good idea, if your Eglu was stolen it would be very unlikely that you'd be able to track it down to identify it I know it looks nasty but very visible marking or securing it somehow is the answer - discourage the thief from taking it in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Also ask your crime prevention officer/NHW co-ordinator for some stickers/signs which advertise that your property is UV marked and identifiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I thought about getting a tannoy system along side the cctv, I could shout at the little beggars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 that'd frighten the bejaysus out of them! Chucky Mama's son did something similar last Halloween - he hid a speaker in a dustbin I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I could shout "mind the chicken poo!" or "enter at your own risk - killer chicken at larger!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'd just leave Fran running loose and let them take their own risks A lurcher friend has a sign on their back gate along the lines of...'if you think you can run faster than my hounds, go ahead' I doubt any burglar can beat 30mph in a few seconds from a standing start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Oh she would have them alright! She drew blood this morning as i wasn't quick enough filling the feeders up - i caught myself apologizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Violent Violet does that too - she gets 'moved out of the way' with my boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wed should get them together a hire them out as a security service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 perhaps they'd like a mini version of those dog vests which say 'security' on the back. I advised The Boy to watch his fingers with her when he was up at the weekend... he obviously didn't listen as he came back indoors nursing a sore finger I find that I have to catch her as she launches up to nip me and get my leg in the way sharpish. I am thinking of taking a photo of Cyrus doing a crocodile smile (all teefs) and put it on the back gate with a notice saying 'go ahead punk, make my day'. Little do they know that he's as about aggressive as a butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
