Chicken-napped !!!

Last night I lost my three youngest girls (this years hatch) and they were stolen! They took two while they free ranged in the back garden. As soon as we found them gone we shooed the rest back ino their pen fearing perhaps Mr Fox.....but it wasn't him, cuz they came back in the night, cut a hole in the roof of the pen and lifted my third one out. I am so so gutted. Can't believe anyone would do this....

I still have my older ladies, but I am guessing someone wanted their own and thought it easier to nick them than buy them.

Thanks. Wasn't sure if I should report it to the police TBH wasn't sure if they cared about that sort of thing.

Shocking. How awful for you.

That really is low, especially to come back a second time and cut into the pen.
Its bad enough the lengths we have to go to to protect them against foxes and other preditors let alone having to do it for vermin of the human variety.

I think it was Shetan who had a similar experience earlier this year.

So sorry for your loss.   

i've only just read this. hayfever is practically killing me sneeze by sneeze - i'm so sorry for you.

you should report it as soon as you can and either get them to come see the damage or take it to them if they don't seem to bothered. make sure they listen to you.

also, try keeping an eye out for them in case they come back again. some birds are stolen to order and they may have been testing to see security level etc. i don't want to worry you any more but its better to be over cautious at this stage.

i'm guessing from your post that you lock the access doors - hence the reason for cutting in through the roof. but in case anyone else is worried about security try buying window alarms and attaching them to the doors. they make a high pitched shrill noise which even if you're not home - someone surely would notice and look out. might deter anyone from trying again.

keep us posted and lots of hugs to you.

That is horrendous! The gull to cut a hole in your pen to get them!  What is wrong with people these days?  Poor little things.  Absolutely persecute them!  Call those police!  This was an intended act of thievery!