This Day in History: 1934-08-03
The alarming rise in poultry thefts impelled New Jersey to be the first state to authorize registration of flocks by Poultrymen. One hundred twenty-two in eighteen counties registered their flocks with the State Police and received a registration number. They then proceeded to tattoo their chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. In this way stolen birds could more easily be identified if they were recovered. (Bristow)