complaining neighbor

[Davaroo]

All noble sentiments to the side, this will turn into a city hall issue if left unchecked. There's nowhere else to go with it unless you can negotiate with him

Prepare for the worst, since a case can be made for nuisance, regardless of the law about chickens. Believe me, there IS a nuisance ordnance somewhere. Unless, he's a blowhard, he sounds like the type to make such a case.

The guy maybe works nights, I dunno. Maybe theres a reason he doesnt like two or three cocks crowing outside his window. Regardless, the law works both ways and there is a thing called right to peaceful enjoyment - which you will be found to be violating if this goes to court.
Your enjoyment of your roos won't matter, then, if you are the perpetrator and have to defend against that accusation.

Lose the roos and replace them with hens, before the law changes and you aren't allowed to keep any chickens...

 

[HobbyChickener]

I would have to agree with Elderoo, find out why it is bothering him so much. Is it because of his sleeping times or is he just an A$$ bag with nothing better to do then complain? If that is the case I believe that phone rings both ways if ya get my drift!

 

[schmoo]

I don't understand some people. Life has noises.
If he's so sensitive he should move to the middle of nowhere.

I agree with some others and say find out WHY exactly it bothers him so much. If he works night etc. then maybe I'd understand. MAYBE

I used to live in the city and I DID work nights. Guess what? I wore earplugs to bed.
Why? because life has noises.

REALLY REALLY loud noises and there wasn't a rooster in sight

car alarms, horns beeping, car stereos so loud your house vibrates.

I would've taken a rooster anyday.

 

[Davaroo]

Remember the original posters issue. It isn't with how any of us FEEL about roos, noise or even neighbors in general, but what might be done about the crabapple living next door. Here are the options, so far:

1. Negotiate.
2. Lose the roos, get hens.
3. Hire a lawyer.
4. Move.
5. Pester the neighbor in retalitation.

Lots of ramifications in all of these. I'd opt for 1,2, or 3.
4 and 5 hardly seem worth the trouble.

 

[TxChiknRanchers]

Rooster-Red is right, Man causes stress- What your body makes when you really want to choke the living @#&* out of someone.
However Elderoo makes sense and although I hate the idea of giving in to this situation 4 and 5 cause you more grief in the long run.

Elderoo for President.
Ted Nugent for Secretary of Defense

 

[mdbucks]

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You forgot
6. Play DOUBLE LIVE GONZO from sun-up to sun-down on loudest setting you can stand, not pointing at his house or that MIGHT be considered harasment

 

[DuckLady]

Are you allowed to have chickens by law? That would be the first thing I would make sure of in writing. Then see if there is an exception to chicken owning, like in most cities that allow chickens, it is hens only and NO roosters.

 

[Davaroo]

Elderoo for President.
Ted Nugent for Secretary of Defense

I couldn’t agree more. Terrorism would soon be put in it's place, although I doubt MY immigration policies would go over too well.

...You forgot
6. Play DOUBLE LIVE GONZO from sun-up to sun-down on loudest setting you can stand, not pointing at his house or that MIGHT be considered harassment.

That’s number five. You gotta be smarter than your enemy and that doesn't fit the bill. In the end, this course will only make you feel like you did something…when you didn’t solve a thing and probably made things worse.
It’s like whizzing in your pants while wearing a dark suit – it gives you a warm feeling, but at best, no one notices.​

 

[countrygirl4513]

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Ain't that the truth? My neighbor has the most annoying ATV muffler. You can hear the stupid thing coming from 5 miles away.

I can't even raise my windows on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy a breeze if he is on that thing. And now he has a new Harley! Lord have mercy! I think he has these things to compensate for the lack of other things...if you know what I mean!

edited to add: I'm with you on someone having the cajones to say something about my roosters. At least a rooster crow is something natural, what is a loud muffler? NOISE POLLUTION!!!

 

[Southern28Chick]

I dare a neighbor to complain about my 1 rooster crowing! I slept terrible last night because some IDIOTS that live in a giant house down the street and don't even work had a LIVE BAND in their backyard last night...on a SUNDAY! I finally had to call the sheriff to come out and shut them up.

Edited: If you're allowed to have them then they shouldn't be able to say anything to you. A rooster or 2 don't make as much noise as loud mouth kids and barking dogs. Did I mention that I hate neighbors, and I don't even have that many. I can't wait to move!!!