Neighbors Chickens Trying to Move In On US

[centrarchid]

Yesterday a pullet belonging to neighbor came into our yard and began foraging among or pens. We took it back as soon as we saw it. It came back this morning. I could hear her over last couple days working her way over. Another may be in process of trying to move as well.

 

[HappyClucker7]

My aunt used to have chickens, and her neighbor's hens kept going over to her coop and foraging with her flock. Finally the neighbor just gave her the chickens.

 

[centrarchid]

I do not want the neighbors chickens. Setup neighbor has not ideal from my perspective, so birds may be looking for better

 

[neo71665]

Willing to bet you are 100% correct

 

[Kusanar]

Looks like you may have new chickens whether you want them or not...

 

[Manhen]

Sounds like they're yours

 

[Manhen]

Sounds like they're yours

At least if they coop
up with you you'll get the eggs

 

[centrarchid]

I guess you can see where things might be ticklish. I am good with what I have. No need for additional eggs. Pen space tight for free-range birds at night. Brown egg color will be a problem for my breeding efforts with American Dominique chickens. Getting free-chickens is not good for everyone. I went through it a few years back when another neighbor gave me some that proved to be a major headache.

 

[Manhen]

My dominiques lay brown eggs...quite a few, but I have a few.