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19 Men Busted in Canary Fight Ring

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Police busted 19 men suspected of operating a canary fight ring in Connecticut, reports WFSB TV. Some 150 canaries and saffron finches were confiscated in Shelton. “There were 100 canaries fighting, and they were betting on them 'til they were dead. It’s absolutely shocking,” said a neighbor. Canaries are increasingly being used in illegal fights instead of roosters, said a police official.

They’ll fight to the death and they don’t make the noise that typical roosters make and they don’t smell,” he said. “They fall under the radar because we wouldn’t think it suspicious if people have a lot of canaries.”

Canaries are increasingly being used for fighting instead of roosters because they're small, quieter and less smelly, according to cops.
Canaries are increasingly being used for fighting instead of roosters because they're small, quieter and less smelly, according to cops.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Fight club.
Fight club.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Shannonals
Jul 29, 2009 9:47 AM CDT
Seriously, Canary rign fighting?! Who has time to think this trash up?
Netstorm2k10
Jul 28, 2009 1:54 AM CDT
It's amazing how many of you people lose your fucking minds over a 2 ounce bird, but shed not a single tear over the millions of men languishing in prison every day for petty offences, forced to defend themselves from rape and murder by any means necessary. But I don't see a lot of people complaining about that. If a bunch of white men in suits say it's ok, you think its ok. And you call me heartless.
Caps
Jul 27, 2009 12:44 PM CDT
Peacenique, and riffran, I agree with you both. Anyone who get a thrill out of watching animals or any kind of birds fight till death is a sicko and it is cruel, and it shows you have never been taught caring and compassion.

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