On the night of Tuesday, October 22 to Wednesday, October 23, a disturbing and cowardly act took place in Beernem, West Flanders. Thirty of pigeon fancier Hubert Depoorter’s prized hens were stolen from their aviary. When Hubert visited his aviary on Wednesday morning, he immediately sensed that something was wrong. The usual lively cooing was missing, and it was eerily quiet. Upon further inspection, his fears were confirmed—exactly 30 hens were missing.
A sad day again for the sport
Although the police quickly arrived on the scene, they found no sign of forced entry, raising questions about how the thieves managed this heist and whether it was a targeted, well-planned operation. The stolen hens represent a significant loss for Hubert, both emotionally and in terms of years of breeding and selection. These birds were carefully chosen and represent not only value but a lifetime of dedication, a bond that only true pigeon fanciers can fully understand.
Below is a list of the ring numbers of the stolen hens, in the hope that this information will be widely shared and may eventually lead to their recovery:
· BE18-3128203
· BE18-3024211
· BE18-3024229
· BE18-3024217
· BE18-3024270
· BE18-3024237
· BE19-3004047
· BE21-3117495
· BE21-3075323
· BE21-3075306
· BE22-3051715
· BE22-3151733
· BE22-3081457
· BE22-3054411
· BE23-3093835
· BE23-3026191
· BE23-3026204
· BE23-3026203
· BE23-3026234
· BE23-3026210
· BE23-3029839
· BE23-3029811
· BE23-3029941
· BE23-3026180
· BE23-3029952
· BE23-3026224
· BE23-3043860
· BE23-3029952
· BE24-3096975
· BE24-3352239
This outrageous theft highlights how vulnerable pigeon fanciers are to individuals with malicious intent. The commitment, care, and passion invested in breeding pigeons are profound, and a theft like this is a slap in the face to every fancier. Hubert hopes for a swift recovery of his hens and calls on everyone in the pigeon community to stay alert and keep an eye out for these ring numbers. Anyone with information leading to the return of the pigeons is kindly asked to contact the police, click here >>>.
Until the next blog with hopefully better news...
Jan de Wijs
The Real Pigeon Boss
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