Just because I'm a chicken keeper...

[punk-a-doodle]

Get a trusted adult involved. Parent, school counselor, trusted teacher, etc.

 

[KrisH]

The more you let them know how much it bothers you, the more they will do it. It is difficult to do, but leaving it alone, walking away, and not saying ANYTHING to them will eventually cause them to lose interest. They enjoy it because they know how to push your buttons and this is obviously something you are passionate about. Staying away from them is the best option, and not saying anything back to them when you can't stay away from them will prevent them getting enjoyment out of this type of pathetic behavior.

x2

 

[theoldchick]

I ignore them. When I was a preteen I had hamsters, birds, rats, one RR hen, kept spiders in jars. Spent hours in trees to study lizards. Read books. I found critters more comforting than mean people.

However, the math teacher needs to be reported.

You are who you are. Be proud of who you are.

 

[b.hromada]

Your right, it doesn't give anybody the right to act like jerks. One might not be surprised by such behavior from kids who haven't been raised or taught any better but certainly not from one of your teachers! I am sorry you have to deal with whoever these other people are. It sounds like there is more going on here then just you owning chickens. I am assuming that some of these people, namely the ones doing the beating up, are kids at school? Is there someone close to your situation such as a parent or someone at school you can discuss some of this with who might help you come up with solutions or ways to deal with it? People beating you up, calling you names and threatening to shoot your chickens is not ok and not something you have to tolerate.

Exactly, you must speak up about this.

 

[Mattemma]

Easy response(besides saying nothing) is," You're so lame." and then turn your attention elsewhere.If needed your parents can have a chat with the principal,but I have found(in our case) the school employees work together to protect each other.

"Whatever" is also a good response. They key is to ignore,or make a comment, and then NOT follow up with anything else when they respond to you. They want the back and forth banter. They want to see you get annoyed and argue.It will annoy them a great deal it you can blow them off.

 

[Gomes Bantams]

I have taken "care" of the teacher. My dad got permission from the parents saying that I can knock the crap out of the kids if I want, which I did once already. Thanks for the suggestions.