new member and having a problem

[iluvpets410]

My name is Teresa Cooley and I have been raising chickens since I was little. I thin of them as pets and God's beautiful creations. The problem I would like to address is my neighbor has never had a problem with me feeding his chicken. He never said I could only feed them once. he doesn't know how to raise them; he only gives them rice and no water. They have no protection from predators. All of a sudden today he stops me and yells "MAM, I WANT YOU TO STOP FEEDING MY CHICKENS. I WANT YOU TO STAY OFF MY PROPERTY. I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN FEEDING THEM BEFORE AND TODAY." I know those chickens are going to die. He wants them to die a natural death so he can cook them up for a vitamise dinner in November. Which I think is sick. I think he could have asked me nicely not to feed them, but he was very controlling. I wish chickens had rights in Maine where I could protect them. Then he talked about me behind my back to another tenent saying, I just caught her doing it." And the tenent said, "I know."

I would like to know if what I'm describing is animal cruelty. I spoke to the police and they said this is a civil matter. Could someone please tell me what if anything did I do wrong. where as he never had a problem with me before.

 

[mjbws]

Do you know for a fact that he's not feeding them? Then yes, that is animal cruelty. Do you have a local humane society you could contact? So sorry that is happening!

 

[drumstick diva]

If he is starving them they won't be around for dinner in Nov. Oh boy, so much to deal with, and so many authorities who don't want to know about it.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Teresa, and . Great to have you here. While many on BYC raise chickens to eat, there is no excuse for neglect or mistreatment while the birds are being raised. I hope you are able to resolve this situation. Good luck to you.

 

[Cynthia12]

Welcome..and I agree....get hold of the humane society. Sorry you have to see this. :/

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[iluvpets410]

yes i am sure this is happening because he told me he only gives them rice and allows them to eat flies. If I wan't sure, I wouldnt be on this site. The chickens come running when I was allowed over, and they saw i had food .

 

[mjbws]

No wonder I like animals more than people! I would document everything and definitely report it to your local humane society. If they don't seem responsive, call PETA immediately at 757- 622-7382. I would continue to feed them when he's not around, and I would also leave food out! Thank you for caring about these poor chickens!!!!

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