Neighbors chickens are a hot mess

[ROSIEWOLF1956]

Just a side note on roosters in suburbia. Where I used to live, Animal Control was a nightmare about taking roosters found and killing them. So after a little research, I bought some 3 in wide velcro and started 'necking' all my roos. Let me tell ya, it works! They may look funny with their feathers all poofed out, but they sure can't crow anymore! When they do, they sound like they have laryngitis. LOL. I had a roo for 3 years and not one of the neighbors knew about him

 

[crashbam]

Lots to unpack on that one. First, I am sorry you have to deal with opp. Usually being responsible for our own junk is job enough.

I'd probably secretly start trapping their chickens and taking them to the humane society so they can be adopted out. And I'd use the chicken wire you offered them for my garden.

It would be nice to have that conversation but sounds like you already did. If missing chickens and dead carcasses don't wake them up then obviously they won't notice Humane relocation.

Best of luck and keep us posted

It is in fact illegal to kill a neighbors chicken. You can be reported for animal cruelty, have court time, and possible jail time. And trapping chickens and giving them to humane society is a form of theft that will also land you in court.especially if they're registered as a farm or homestead. Believe me, I know, and I've done it. Don't mess with people's shit.

 

[NatJ]

It is in fact illegal to kill a neighbors chicken. You can be reported for animal cruelty, have court time, and possible jail time. And trapping chickens and giving them to humane society is a form of theft that will also land you in court.especially if they're registered as a farm or homestead. Believe me, I know, and I've done it. Don't mess with people's shit.

Laws are not the same everywhere.
So I would say to anyone with such a problem-- check the laws where YOU live.

Many places do have laws that allow someone to catch or to kill animals that trespass on their property, but the details may be very different from one place to another. For example, one place may let you kill the trespassing animal, while another may require you to pen it up and notify the owner or the local humane society or even some official of the local government.

In some places, the laws do allow animals to wander, and your only option is to build a fence around your own land.

So checking your local laws is a good first step, no matter where you live, because it helps you know what options are legal in your area.

 

[TropicalBabies]

It is in fact illegal to kill a neighbors chicken. You can be reported for animal cruelty, have court time, and possible jail time. And trapping chickens and giving them to humane society is a form of theft that will also land you in court.especially if they're registered as a farm or homestead. Believe me, I know, and I've done it. Don't mess with people's shit.

Well, you obviously missed the point of op's post. The neighbor is obviously oblivious. If the neighbor actually cared there would not be dead chickens under bushes etc. So technically the HS could be called on them and trapping a trespassing chicken in your own yard I'm sure would pass the smell test. I am sure op would be posting about the caring neighbor and the working relationship and solutions they came up with if the neighbor gave a rats butt. Does not appear to be the complaint.

 

[crashbam]

Laws are not the same everywhere.
So I would say to anyone with such a problem-- check the laws where YOU live.

Many places do have laws that allow someone to catch or to kill animals that trespass on their property, but the details may be very different from one place to another. For example, one place may let you kill the trespassing animal, while another may require you to pen it up and notify the owner or the local humane society or even some official of the local government.

In some places, the laws do allow animals to wander, and your only option is to build a fence around your own land.

So checking your local laws is a good first step, no matter where you live, because it helps you know what options are legal in your area.

Well I don't know where you live but as far as I know "cruelty to animals" is nationwide. And chances are if someone is living off the land and raising their own chickens and livestock I probably wouldn't ness with that person's chickens. Also if you look up "farmstead/farm laws" you cannot kill livestock period. Chickens, cows, horses, goats, etc. You will go to jail after the farmer has his way with you.

 

[NatJ]

Well I don't know where you live but as far as I know "cruelty to animals" is nationwide.

I live in the USA. In this country, animal cruelty laws are mostly at the state level.

To the best of my knowledge, EVERY state permits people to kill & butcher animals to eat, sometimes with restrictions about what methods they use on what kinds of animals.

So killing a chicken, at least in some ways, is not "cruelty to animals" as defined by the laws in various US states.

Many states also have exceptions in their cruelty to animals laws, such that livestock or birds do not receive the same protection as dogs and cats. That is something that needs to be checked on a state-to-state basis, of course.

Besides, if the animal cruelty laws in that area DO apply to chickens, and ARE well enforced, the original problem is easy to solve: just report the owner for animal cruelty, because their chickens do not have sufficient food and shelter. Then let the authorities take care of the matter.

Also if you look up "farmstead/farm laws" you cannot kill livestock period. Chickens, cows, horses, goats, etc. You will go to jail after the farmer has his way with you.

I did say for everyone to CHECK their own local laws. Laws are NOT the same everywhere.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Well I don't know where you live but as far as I know "cruelty to animals" is nationwide. And chances are if someone is living off the land and raising their own chickens and livestock I probably wouldn't ness with that person's chickens. Also if you look up "farmstead/farm laws" you cannot kill livestock period. Chickens, cows, horses, goats, etc. You will go to jail after the farmer has his way with you.

Welcome to byc @crashbam.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I live in the USA. In this country, animal cruelty laws are mostly at the state level.

To the best of my knowledge, EVERY state permits people to kill & butcher animals to eat, sometimes with restrictions about what methods they use on what kinds of animals.

So killing a chicken, at least in some ways, is not "cruelty to animals" as defined by the laws in various US states.

Many states also have exceptions in their cruelty to animals laws, such that livestock or birds do not receive the same protection as dogs and cats. That is something that needs to be checked on a state-to-state basis, of course.

Besides, if the animal cruelty laws in that area DO apply to chickens, and ARE well enforced, the original problem is easy to solve: just report the owner for animal cruelty, because their chickens do not have sufficient food and shelter. Then let the authorities take care of the matter.


I did say for everyone to CHECK their own local laws. Laws are NOT the same everywhere.

I think someone joined to troll...

 

[crashbam]

I think someone joined to troll...

Yes chickens are raised for families food. Not for neighbors to shoot and take that food off their table. So in your eyes, if my children, senile grandparents, parents, family dog/cat go in your yard you can just shoot it???? I don't think so. I've been a farmer for a long time. And everytime I encountered someone hurting my animals because they got out of a pen there were harsh legal matters. Speaking from experience the neighbor down the road shot 2 of my chickens. I called the cops, he got fined 1k per chicken. So by all means, if you need to prove that you're a man by shooting chickens for being in your yard causing "damage" be prepared for legal problems.

 

[SeaCity]

Are they nice old guys? The neighborhood could pull together and maybe add a run to his set up? Probably cheaper than a fence!

Great idea!