FEATURE Keep accurate records of ring and
microchip numbers, in the case of valuable birds keep a photograph of your bird, in the case of unusual colour mutations photographs can assist in identifying individual birds. Keep all cites certificates or DNA certificates if applicable secured in your home. Birds in the home: secure access to
your home through your garden, particularly the side and rear. Walk around outside and look for any obvious ways a burglar could access your property and target harden any easy access points. Ensure that doors are secure and have approved locking mechanisms, ensure all windows have locks and that the keys are not left in the locks. Make sure that any ladders are secured and cannot be used by a burglar; the same applies to tools stored in a garden shed and in particular spades which can be used to gain access. It is worth considering movement
detection CCTV which via the internet will send messages to your phone and enable you to view directly in to the area covered by the CCTV from anywhere where there is an internet service. There are small inexpensive units available due to the advances in technology. Other factors to consider are couriers
who regularly deliver bird food or equipment to your address, do not disclose what you keep. When buying birds be aware that there are numerous
scams targeting people wanting to purchase birds, particularly hand reared parrots and valuable birds. These people advertise on websites, in the newspaper and on social media. Often the price is well below the market value to entice victims. One tip is to Google the telephone contact number and see how many other adverts appear in your search. Never reveal the birds you keep or your address until you are absolutely certain who you are dealing with. Scammers often request payment up
front or a substantial deposit to arrange delivery, of course there is no delivery or refund of any money. Beware that ‘Pay as you Go’ mobile phones are generally not registered and there is no record of who is using the phone. It is safer to request to speak via a landline. If you are collecting the birds the seller maybe equally as cautious and require you to contact via a landline. My advice is to source birds via the Parrot Society or other reputable club or from a reputable known breeder/exhibitor. We are not able to give
recommendations as to which type or make of equipment to purchase, the information given is given purely for advice and each individual place is unique all have different risks . Further crime reduction advice can be obtained from your local police service crime reduction officer who you can access through your local community policing team.
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