OldhamLad 66 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 In light off recent posts and media attention, I feel that we need a section designated to security tips to protect our little mutts and ferrets etc. So quite simple what advice and experiences do you all have in this field? I've just moved the ferret cage to a spot that beady eyes can view But what can I do to sleep safe at night in terms of securing the cage, what types of locks do you recommend etc? Cheers guys for any posts 1 Quote Link to post
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 He keeps mines safe while im out, seriously though he does a great job of detering the wrong people, with me having the hawk and alot of people knowing i fly him he gives me peace of mind knowing he wont let anybody in, you ought to see the window cleaners they shit themselves lol, as long as i let them in the garden he knows to leave people alone. Also at night the bark will be enough to wake us up. Automatic lights are probably a good option as id think most thiefs will try at night but dont want to be in the spot light so to speak 2 Quote Link to post
vanman1 411 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I have a 5 lever dead lock on the shed/run then padlocks on each hutch inside that,security lighting etc if all that fails i send out the wife!! 2 Quote Link to post
pie-eater 377 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 He keeps mines safe while im out, seriously though he does a great job of detering the wrong people, with me having the hawk and alot of people knowing i fly him he gives me peace of mind knowing he wont let anybody in, you ought to see the window cleaners they shit themselves lol, as long as i let them in the garden he knows to leave people alone. Also at night the bark will be enough to wake us up. Automatic lights are probably a good option as id think most thiefs will try at night but dont want to be in the spot light so to speak Thats the best deterent Ive got a big staffy cross whos not a fan of strangers. Also got loads of locks very strong mesh etc and the hutch is directly below my bedroom window so if i hear anything im down there straight away.. 1 Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Here's mine Edited January 14, 2014 by Jamie m 2 Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I hear they've been after the queens corgis to 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,592 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Double padlocks good weld mesh under a security light and next to the dogs kennels,might not stop them but it would slow them down 1 Quote Link to post
gurnster75 21 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) To be fair, padlocks on a hutch aren't going to stop anyone, or even slow them down. Just a quick pull and the screws or wood will come away. Best way IMO is to make it difficult for them to get into your garden, padlock the gate, high fences etc, it may deter them as they're more likely to be spotted. I still can't understand why they're doing it, as its been said already they only cost a fiver and in the summer people find it hard to get rid of kits. Edited January 14, 2014 by gurnster75 Quote Link to post
The one 8,592 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Mine dont have screws there bolted its all about the noise factor Quote Link to post
talt 878 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I had a 6 x 3 x 3 aluminium box section and weld mesh cage with double padlocks. Guess what? The b*stards nicked the cage as well. 1 Quote Link to post
vanman1 411 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I had a 6 x 3 x 3 aluminium box section and weld mesh cage with double padlocks. Guess what? The b*stards nicked the cage as well. Arh thats why mine are built into the shed/run they would have to nick the whole fecking building!! (whilst avoiding the dog the wife the lights and my 12 g Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Im lucky i live in a very safe area.... 8 ft fence at the back with barbed wire on top... And every fecker knows whos going in and out... My ferrets are in a 'bin store' ... so should i feel the need.... i can padlock them in... and the hutch doors wont open with the bin store closed... It wouldnt stop anybody hell bent on taking them.... but would slow them down enough.... 1 Quote Link to post
pie-eater 377 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Anyone use alarm mines? Ive got a couple laying around somewhere I might put them round my hutch. Also wondered about putting up a light on a sensor but Im not sure that would deter anyone. Quote Link to post
OldhamLad 66 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Such scummy people out there! Cant believe they nicked the cage talt! B.P.R think you've made a cracking point nothings un-stealable its making something secure enough to slow them down to the point they reconsider ! Quote Link to post
joe14 98 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 my hutches are double meshed with padlocks, I have padlocks on the court and security lights out the back. 6 ft fences all way round .. Quote Link to post
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