My neighbor won’t stop complaining

[LizGio]

Not really. Just let them out an hour later than now. That's what people usually say to do. I don't, but I also don't really care about them being loud in my place

The house or the coop? I interpreted it as own literal house

 

[JacinLarkwell]

The house or the coop? I interpreted it as own literal house

Coop. Hen house

 

[Animalfisherwoman]

My hens make chicken whining noises when they want to be let out. I assumed that’s what Karen’s whining was about, but when I went out they were quiet.

Karen has conditioned herself to where every chicken whine, every egg laying cluck, is becoming something she feels she must exert control over. And I really hate to be the bad neighbor with her present annoyance.

 

[3KillerBs]

My hens make chicken whining noises when they want to be let out. I assumed that’s what Karen’s whining was about, but when I went out they were quiet.

Karen has conditioned herself to where every chicken whine, every egg laying cluck, is becoming something she feels she must exert control over. And I really hate to be the bad neighbor with her present annoyance.

She needs to get a life.

 

[Aunt Angus]

My flock and I moved into my mom's house for a few months while we were waiting for our new house to close (took waaaay longer than it should have because of COVID). At the time, I had 6 hens and 1 rooster. A neighbor called the county to say I had 7 roosters. Roosters were not allowed, but I figured a few months wouldn't be too bad. County guy was totally cool. He said I could keep it rooster indoors. Even if I had all the windows open so that the world could hear him, he was legal indoors. So I brought my rooster inside.

Neighbors kept complaining because the hens (who were totally legal) were "as loud as roosters." My son was utterly fed up. So he would go in the backyard and "COCKLE-DOODLE-DOO" at the top of his lungs. Also legal. The county guy thought that was hilarious. He advised us to ignore the neighbor, whi h is what I suggest you do. Relax in the shade of that lovely, chicken-friendly zoning ordinance.

We could've recorded the rooster and played it on huge speakers on full volume. Still legal.

Stupid laws.

Oh, and -

Back up plan. [Extreme] Leave California

While Cali is pretty much what most folks say it is, I am allowed to have as many roosters as I want in some if the most beautiful country anywhere up here in this part of Northern California. It ain't ALL bad here...

 

[Iluveggers]

We could've recorded the rooster and played it on huge speakers on full volume. Still legal.

This is hilarious lol. I would love to see someone’s reaction. If I ever had to get rid of my chickens (hens) for some stupid law change in my town, I am totally doing this.

 

[Missyschix13]

She needs to get a life.

I agree.....how about a new hobby to recommend to her...like backyard chicken keeping. Lol I kid but she clearly has nothing better to do with her time.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

While Cali is pretty much what most folks say it is, I am allowed to have as many roosters as I want in some if the most beautiful country anywhere up here in this part of Northern California. It ain't ALL bad here...

Yes, lots of Cali wouldn't be as it is, were it not for choices made in Sacramento. Honestly, I understand those who want to split the State.

 

[Animalfisherwoman]

My young Buffy started with the egg songs and I distracted her by carrying her around a bit after she laid. And then I yelled, “There you go Karen. I shut it up and I expect you to shut the f up.” Hope that got on her nosy ass recording too.

 

[bobbi-j]

I would not engage with her. Go on about your business and ignore her behavior. Every time you react - feed them to shut them up, shake your rake, carry them around - she wins because you’re reacting to her behavior. Your chickens are legal, make sure your setup is within guidelines, and don’t worry about the rest. You’re not the one being a “bad neighbor” by keeping legal chickens. Let her do what she will, and people will see her for what she is. Don’t let her bring you down to her level.