Geoid Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Good to see you are getting it sorted. But, a word of caution, if you put a substance in the eggs to deter the thieves, you are committing a crime (Section 24 - Offences Against the Person Act 1861). That said, they shouldn't be stealing them in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Just a thought... can you put something vile (such as anti-peck spray) around the egg port? You could wear gloves when you open it etc, but anyone else opening it would stink for ages... believe me that smell stays with you for ages and the spray stains too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I'm glad you are getting things sorted too. But it is sad that you have to go to such lengths to protect something in your own garden. Parents should be more responsible and children should learn right from wrong from an early age. This parenting skill seems to have been lost. I hope your pesky neighbours steer well clear of your garden and your dear chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I love updates -glad it is positive - agree you shouldnt have to do all this. I wonder what happened to the lady whose neighbour kept giving her hens snacks and un wanted advice?? She lived in a terrace I think and neighbour sounded a bit of a nosey so and so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm sorry I missed your post first time round. I have just read it with absolute disgust... and a little amusement at all the suggestions to prevent it happening again! I'm glad you feel happier about the situation now. As others have said, it's appalling that you've had to go to such lengths to protect your own property and livestock (gorgeous girls they are too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Have had quite a cackle at the hints and tips. But rather gobsmacked. I'm guessing the little darling was up for a paper round maybe? Glad you've managed to do some preventative measures but it isn't fair that you've had to do that. I wonder if they'll still attempt by other methods at a later date? Somebody (and I can't remember who) said that CCTV could be inadmissible in court because of some reason or other - even if you have signs up. But at least signs may act as a deterrent. I have some roses out the front and my goodness they are hell to prune! I think they are rugosa ones - either way they are old varieties and often used as barrier hedging. Of course you also get the hips which are very good as they are like itching powder - it's the seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torgrosset Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I too have just read this thread and can not believe the audacity of some folk! Unbelieveable!!! But, glad the chooks are Ok and everything is getting sorted. I did have a bit of a giggle at some of the ideas to stop the thieves - especially the fake "antibiotic" or "medicine" idea and then casually informing the neighbours that they may get the runs, or worse!!!!!! Brilliant, I love it! You wicked lot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 you need these on other fences http://www.prikka-strip.com/ good luck, I am with everyone else and love all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 We got fed up with some children coming in our garden. They used a particular spot in the corner so we used that to make a loose compost heap. Smelly slime from the pond, clearings out from the chicken run that sort of thing. It stopped them, they've moved away and the corner is enriched and full of wildlife. ( I call it my woodland area, but it's very tiny) I'm very protective of my boundaries and won't accept that it's ok for neighbours kids to jump in when they want. I let my nice neighbour jump over to retrieve her naughty rabbits but that's something we agreed. People are stunningly rude aren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
