Cock Feather Thieves at Fairs - Gain from our experience

[Stacykins]

Wouldn't it be wise to put a lock on your showbird's cage? I mean, basic security, anyone who sees a nice bird could walk off with it, hurt it, etc. especially if they think they can't get caught. Though stuffing a chicken in your jacket is probably not very easy

 

[phasianidae]

That is terrible! What some people don't do to satisfy their seflish desires. And your only three hous away, that person better not come to our county fair. I must say, I have been thinking about locks on the cages, but this would likely just make them more vulnerable and not much protection ether, anyone with a wire cutters could easily get them. I wouldn't want to be the person caught cutting feathers off my Hamburgs.

 

[phasianidae]

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A wire cutters will do the job on any show bird cage i've seen.

 

[Stacykins]

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A wire cutters will do the job on any show bird cage i've seen.

Yes, but that takes far more time than the average petty criminal is willing to dole out. Having to whip out wire cutters is a pain, they'd rather open an unlocked door and grab. Plus, the sound of wire cutters on a thicker gauge is loud. A simple lock is more of a deterrent than one would imagine.

And yes, locks can be picked. My former housemate schooled me on lock picking, since he is a lock pick extraordinaire, never saw a lock he couldn't handle. Not a problem if he ever forgot his keys. BUT again, time is the factor. Most criminals don't want to take the time to deal with a lock because anyone could walk in and see them in the act.

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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A wire cutters will do the job on any show bird cage i've seen.

Yes, but that takes far more time than the average petty criminal is willing to dole out. Having to whip out wire cutters is a pain, they'd rather open an unlocked door and grab. Plus, the sound of wire cutters on a thicker gauge is loud. A simple lock is more of a deterrent than one would imagine.

And yes, locks can be picked. My former housemate schooled me on lock picking, since he is a lock pick extraordinaire, never saw a lock he couldn't handle. Not a problem if he ever forgot his keys. BUT again, time is the factor. Most criminals don't want to take the time to deal with a lock because anyone could walk in and see them in the act.

I suspect that, as is the case for locks on tie ropes and pen doors for larger animals, locks on poultry cages at fairs are a fire code violation.

 

[Debbi]

Wow, I've got to get out more often!

I've never heard of nor seen this feathers in the hair thing around here. Now I know what to do with all those feathers when I send the extra roos to freezer camp! I have seen them make earrings out of saddle and hackle feathers, and have heard about the fly ties, but never the hair. Sure would be nice to get back some of that feed money the roos eat up! That gal should've been prosecuted for animal abuse. Don't cut off her pony tail, just a large strip of her hair, right in the middle of her do...and pluck it out!

 

[Dreamtime]

The hair feathers thing is a relatively new fad that got its jump start because Steven Tyler was wearing them on Idol. Like most fads it probably wont last too long but I would image its a great way to get those roos making some extra feed money while the trend is hot.

I would think that while this fashion trend is the rage increased security not only and shows but also with backyard flocks should not be overlooked.

 

[JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom]

The Flame variety of Norwegian Jaerhon from Sand Hill Preservation have beautiful feathers for hair extensions.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Could be this or could be the current fashion for feather extensions to go in girl's hair. Either way, it is a crime, and costs the bird's owner. A superior bird that migt have won a championship would be precluded from exhibition until the feathers grow back. As many know, a lot of shows have monetary prizes; add to that the loss of sales due to lack of showing (as bird is not exhibitable, therefore shows aren't attended), loss of points in a competative hobby, etc.

If caught, the person should definitely be prosecuted and fined an appropriate penalty, and probably some community service as well.

 

[roocrazy]

we have poultry barn security at our fair.