great. just great.

[pulletkeeper]

Unless you think these people are serious and could/would really cause you harm I would not give them the time of day. If they are truly dangerous you need to call the police. If they are just picking on you because they have nothing better to do and have no life of their own you need to just tell yourself over and over again "as long as they are picking on me they are leaving someone else, who possibly could not handle it, alone.

 

[nanawendy]

If chickenrandomness was concerned enough to put it on here, I think it should be taken seriously. I repeat Talk To Your Folks

Having your family in your corner is important. They can council you.

 

[Backyard_Chicken_rancher]

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Ignore them they are just trying to scare you is all they like to see you cower so when you do it is a power trip for them and hey if they do get killed well you know who did it and you can take them to court. I wouldn't worry about it though Bullies are just ego maniacs on a power trip when they get out of school and get real jobs and have a real life they become sobbing lil boys........big wussies.
Get your chickens and don't worry about it.

 

[fargosmom]

I dunno - there are a lot of cases where bullying can really get out of hand. My inclination is to take it to your parents, so they're aware of what's going on, and document if possible anything that can be documented. However I wouldn't take it much further unless something actually happens; previous posters are right about the fact that some people just like to poke around to see what makes you jump. If you jump, you're entertaining them and giving them reason to poke you again, harder. If you don't react at all they may get bored and look for some other way to keep themselves occupied. However, if they really mean trouble, and actually do you some harm, any documentation you have of the threats they've made will help you get them prosecuted. Most of all, if the people you're telling about your chicken-plans are reacting this way, they're DEFINITELY not your friends and I wouldn't share any more chicken stories with them. Keep it cool, Jack.
Best wishes with your future-chickens!

 

[Chickenrandomness]

thanks for the help, i'll try my hardest to ignore them. and tell the teacher if they get too....er, ruff. i told my dad about it, but all he said is not to talk about chickens at school. i have tried that yesterday. it worked ok, but my dad also said to talk about their interests.............. well, thats kinda hard if all they want to do is mock my interests, beside all they care about is themselves. one kid that teases me alot once started a conversation with me about dirt bikes (i know nothing about dirt bikes, but he knew everything!) but anytime i start about chickens with him...... he don't want to hear it. but i do have 1 comeback: if some starts saying stuff like "i know chickens go BUCK BAWK BUWK!" i say "What are you laying an egg?" them explain that hens make that sound when they lay eggs

 

[MomtoSyd&Emma]

Ahhh bullying, my sister and I just had a conversation today about this (we are in our 30s and 40s) as I was reading a news article on it. I JUST told her that if it EVER starts with my girls that they bullies and schools better watch out. I was bullied and I swore it would NEVER happen to my kids and I wont allow it. As I told my sister I will YANK my daughter(s) out of school until its under control and if the school cant control it, then the school can pay to have them homeschooled! Its a childs right to an education in this country (not to mention a law that they HAVE to go to school of some sort)

So to me NOONE should have to worry about attending school, work etc.. and being harrassed!

You need to not only tell your Parents, you need to alert your school counselor, teacher AND Principal. Going to the top usually works really well!!

 

[greenpeeps]

Sorry this is happening to you. People bully because they have low self esteem and this is a way for them to feel better about themselves. I know that doen't help you any, but I'm glad you spoke with your dad. You need to find real friends. What things intrest you?? The Chickens, try joining 4-H. My daughter had friends at school, but no one really close. Then she joined Civil Air Patrol, it's an Air Force unit for teens ( like ROTC). Now she has real friends that share the same intrest as her.

Good Luck

 

[fargosmom]

Most important to remember - if they only want to talk about themselves and their interests, and don't want to hear about yours, they're not your friends, period. You may have to engage with them at school about school things, but try to stick to just school-related stuff . . . and joining the 4H to meet people who also enjoy chickens would be a better way to find real true friendship. It's hard, but you'll get through it.

 

[Mark's Menagerie]

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report all of these threats to the school authorities and to local law enforcement.

if it doesnt stop, contact a lawyer or a member of the press.

 

[Jess N Jeff]

Start talking about the Attack Pitt Bulls you are getting to gaurd your property and see if they keep threatening to shoot your chickens. I've got a couple Pitts you can borrow!!!