Neighbor threatening court over our roo

[Chick-N-Daddy]

we have a neighbor who is building his retirement home next to ours (he doesn't live here yet, he's here for a couple days maybe every 3-6 months.)
He called this morning and wanted to speak to us.
He told us our rooster is a problem and he needs to go. Threatened us with court and asked if we had a lawyer.
Here's the thing - there are covenants where we live and they do say no poultry (the covenants were in effect in 1979.) There is no HOA, it has been inactive for several months. We have 2 other neighbors who have chickens - one of them has a rooster. There are also several other rules in the covenants that are broken by multiple people.
I got defensive because I think it's ridiculous. I understand not everyone is chicken people, but there are dogs barking all hours of the night and he wants to complain about our rooster?! UGH.
We plan to speak to a lawyer to get some advice, but has anyone else been in this situation?

I suggest picking a legal alternative from the lists here: http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_state.php?s=co


A Walllaby sounds interesting and fun, as does an Emu.

 

[PouleChick]

Did I mention he doesn't even live here?! He won't even be moving here for a few more years!

Oh dear - that sounds like something to look forward to!!! Thank goodness he has gone for the moment!

The lawyer also pointed out a covenant that he is violating...I wonder what he would say if I told him that?

That is really funny - what is it?

Best of luck sounds like you have done what you can with the lawyer and know what you can do if he does really come back and make a fuss at any point!