nicksiders
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3927 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:05 AM
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I am missing 21 birds, all 2009 birds. Banded NBRC S 500's on one leg; the other leg is banded with my phone number. They were removed from a kit box. Most are black with white markings. Thibodeaux strain.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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Ballrollers
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2198 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:35 AM
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I hate to hear that NIck. It has happened to me also, and it is not a pleasant feeling. Now they have to get past cameras and a bulldog at my place......I know you were fond of those Thibodeaux birds, though. I take it you don't lock your kit boxes......
Cliff
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pat66
436 posts
Dec 08, 2009
7:00 AM
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Nick, sorry to hear the BAD news, why would someone want to steal birds? they are useless to them, have to keep them hidden, cant fly them, different management so the performance will not be there without the guidance of previous owner.
should be the old west law of hangin russlers and thieves!----------
Pat
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2009 7:01 AM
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nicksiders
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3928 posts
Dec 08, 2009
10:42 AM
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I don't think local people know what they are. I am believing they were removed by someone passing through the area. I don't live too far from I-40 or I-55. My address is published in a few places and some know I got the Thibodeaux's. I believe it was not local people.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2009 10:42 AM
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rookie from ct
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192 posts
Dec 08, 2009
10:46 AM
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Nick sorry about your loss, i hope they smash there car and the crate brakes and your birds come home. Dennis
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pat66
439 posts
Dec 08, 2009
11:22 AM
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ALL BUSINESS!
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Pat
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Oldfart
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1554 posts
Dec 08, 2009
11:39 AM
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Nick, I hate a thief! They stole more then just birds. They took years of hard work, your dreams and hopes, your plans for the future. Sure you can breed more but you should not have to. You are a tough ole curmudgeon! :) Like I believe that for even one second!! Tough, yes, but you have a big ole heart and I feel your loss. Sorry, my friend. I hope some of them stay local and might find their way home.
Thom
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3757
1334 posts
Dec 08, 2009
12:30 PM
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Nick - That is horrible. Pigeon thieves and horse thieves deserve the same old punishment.
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Snake Doctor
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438 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:11 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss Nick! Anyone who would steal is lower than low!
Lock and load my friend!
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"Semper Fi"
SD
Roy
Georgia
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rtwilliams
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531 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:16 PM
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Sorry for your loss, I hope a few get away and come home.
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RT Williams
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markw
27 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:48 PM
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Dang Nick, that really sucks.Makes me want to start locking my lofts.Nothings safe anymore.
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Jerry Allen
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384 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:58 PM
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I hate to hear of your loss Nick.
"I don't think local people know what they are. I am believing they were removed by someone passing through the area".
Someone close by had to be watching, or knew you routine
and how long you would be away.
Could you post the band numbers?
Somebody may find them for sale on eggbid or a petshop.
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2009 5:58 PM
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Snake Doctor
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439 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:09 PM
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Nick, were the Thibideaux birds the only birds they took??????
Sure seems like someone had you surveilled!
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"Semper Fi"
SD
Roy
Georgia
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katyroller
671 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:35 PM
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Nick,
That is sad to hear! I am working with that same family so I know you lost some good birds.
Tracey
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RodSD
373 posts
Dec 08, 2009
7:41 PM
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Sorry to hear that bad news. I suppose those thief(ves) know(s) you. I find it highly unlikely that a passing thief will steal your birds. My guess is that some person noticed your birds and they were good and they want it bad to even attempt to steal a feathered pets.
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nicksiders
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3929 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:31 PM
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Roy,
The Thibodeaux's is all they took. All were 2009 birds.
Jerry,
I see your point.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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JBow
142 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:48 PM
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Sorry to hear that Nick. if they took just the one family then it was someone you know,or someone tagging along with another friend that you knew.
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katyroller
675 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:55 PM
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Nick,
My guess would be someone from out of state close by that has been to your loft. Does this ring any bells?
Tracey
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JMUrbon
777 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:11 PM
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Nick I am very sorry to hear this. One thing I cant stand is a thief. Keep your chin up and breed some moe. Dont let them get the best of you. Joe
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katyroller
678 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:12 PM
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Nick,
Check with Aubrey and see if anyone has tried to buy birds from him recently. I know I recently picked up everything he had to let go. He recently sent some birds to an auction around your neck of the woods, I believe. Try to find out who got them.
Tracey
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nicksiders
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3931 posts
Dec 09, 2009
1:22 AM
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There were some roofers that would stop working to watch them fly...........I have thought about them, but who knows. Tracey, I will give Aubrey a call. I haven't talked to him in a couple of weeks anyway.
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Nick Siders
Last Edited by on Dec 09, 2009 8:49 AM
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DeepSpinLofts
1611 posts
Dec 09, 2009
2:39 AM
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Birds removed? That's just terrible Nick! I hate to hear about things like this. It's really tough to overcome losing good birds... no matter how they disappear.
Locking your birds down or a viscious dog might help. Just my opinion.
Take care....
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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J_Star
2201 posts
Dec 09, 2009
5:29 AM
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Check with the kids in the neighborhood. Just ask around. It is possible that are kids who done that.
Jay
Last Edited by on Dec 09, 2009 5:30 AM
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katyroller
679 posts
Dec 09, 2009
6:13 AM
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I agree with J Star. Neighborhood kids can be a great source of info.. I try not to piss mine off for that reason.
Tracey
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harrison
1290 posts
Dec 10, 2009
7:57 AM
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sorry nick hate scum bags
Hope you find the culpruts and castrate them yours harry
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ezeedad
1087 posts
Dec 12, 2009
3:20 PM
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I hate to hear that Nick,
That's a terrible feeling. I've had more than my share of that happen to me...
I hope you find out who did that and get them back.
Paul G
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macsrollers
240 posts
Dec 12, 2009
6:08 PM
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Feel for you Nick. Unfortunately we are not alone when it comes to birds being taken. In 1995 I had to relocate my birds at my old house due to a nieghbor turning me in to the city. I was fortunate to be able to keep them at my friend's fenced lot behind his bird store. No one showed any interest in the birds as they were mostly checks and bars, very little white even. Then I got some color birds from James Turner. All of the sudden alot of people were asking about the birds and within 2 weeks 40 birds stolen! I had about 8 pair in my breeding loft and a few extras they didn't take. But it is the worst feeling to go thru, besides your home or family/friends being robbed. When I called my pigeon buddies to report the theft I was amazed how many had gone thru the same experience. Way too many! Hope you get them back. I never found a single bird that was taken. A good number of my roller friends in So. Cal. have been hit at one time or another. The lowest forms of life do these things. Hopefully we can keep them out of our lives as best as possible. Good luck with your birds. Sincerely, Don M.
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