Neighbors have hens and they are NOISY

[Chickens Tired Neighbor]

I ive next door to backyard chicken owners. They seem to be responsible and clean. There's not a smell and we haven't see an uptick in predators. However, that sweet clucking always talked about wakes me at 530AM and goes on most of the day. Even with my windows closed, you can hear them loudly. No, no rooster. Hens are loud too. I'm tired and my work calls are full of chicken talk. Owners may think it is sweet but your neighbors likely do not. Imagine if my dog barked all day starting at 530AM. I'd have so many people on my back so why is it excused for chickens? .Please hear me... chickens are NOT meant for suburbia and land less than 5acres (not talking regs, talking courtesy to those around you.) I am at a loss. What can I say to my neighbor without damaging relationships? Any suggestions on how to mitigate the noise?

 

[casportpony]

Any suggestions on how to mitigate the noise?

Welcome to BYC. How big is their lot and how close to the property line is their coop?

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry, I don't know what to suggest. I am a dog lover and used to raise and breed them for show. I didn't allow my dogs to bark endlessly. The attached garage was turned into their kennel. I would go in there and holler at them and they would shut up. Of course I had Cockers and they were a sensitive breed and I was alpha. They would be quiet until the next time.

 

[sourland]

I think that you need to talk to your neighbors. Did they recently get the chickens or has this been an ongoing situation ?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Have you asked your neighbor for any eggs? That may make up for your annoyances......

 

[orloffer]

Welcome to BYC! I hope you can get the problems sorted out with your neighbors. As someone else suggested above, it would be helpful to have more information about how close their coop is to the fence line, etc.

 

[ShannonR]

If you can't beat them, join them! I kinda think you may need some chicken joy in your own yard, maybe a fun new hobby. . . . . It might just be life changing.

 

[WhatTheDuckingDuck]

Do you eat eggs? Backyard eggs are by far tastier than store eggs.

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC.
You should talk to them. Maybe they could move the coop and run further from your house.
I happen to know that my neighbors love the sound of my chickens but I live in the country (on far less than 5 acres.)

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC!