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Destiny, you're right. The security cameras would solve some problems, but they are too much trouble and expense to be practical in this setting. What a shame! I suppose the 'lookout' system is the best one, but the thief will always choose an unguarded moment to strike. I am incensed that the officials would not take action on something that had clear evidence of bird-napping. Were they just too cowardly to take a stand or what? If said officials had the attitude of "it's just a duck" they have no right to be officials at a poultry show!!!!! Vote 'em out! (Or to quote the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland: "OFF WITH THEIR HEADS" !!!! ha!) I believe I would have said to them, "It may be just a duck to you, but it's MY DUCK and I want him back". Please make sure everyone knows which person(s) to watch at the future shows. You shouldn't have to worry about losing your prize breeding stock when you are exhibiting your best birds. It's just wrong.
How's the new chick doing? Are you still turning her regularly? How long until 'lockdown'?
I am a total rookie and I've never been to a show. But, I am appalled that theft is such a problem. It makes me scared to even get involved in that kind of thing. Like I said, I am new to the chicken thing, but I've had a lot of babies. Why don't they just use the same system? Say if I am showing, I have a bracelet that matches one on any of my birds (maybe with matching numbers). To get a bird out of the building, I would have to show someone by the door our bands. It seems cheaper than a bunch of security cameras and fairly easy to implement.
