In a flap over duck thefts

11:59am Thursday 8th May 2008

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STAFF at Trafford's Society for Abandoned Animals are in a flap after thieves pinched their pet ducks.

The three prized birds - Parsley, Matilda and Jemima Jim - disappeared overnight from the animal sanctuary.

And the centre is convinced that their disappearance is a case of 'fowl play'.

The birds were taken from an area with a shed and pond that was created as a home for the birds.

Nothing else was disturbed at the centre, at Barfoot Bridge, off Dane Road, Sale.

Sanctuary manager Helena Brailsford said: "We are really gutted. They are part of the furniture here and are so nice to have around.

"We have put in a lot of time and energy to create a home for them.

"it is pretty devastating that we don't know what has happened to them."

She is particularly concerned about Parsley because he has just had treatment for an eye infection and his condition was being closely monitored.

The birds were also owned by animal care manager Andrea McClements and sanctuary trustee Rachel Sheldon.

Anyone who has any information about their whereabouts should call the sanctuary on 0161 973 5318.