PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME I CANT STOP CRYING ~UPDATED may 7th~

[swedishfish]

I agree with Lizardz. Try to help the kids instead of just getting angry. Anger and holding a grudge will just make you and your neighbors less social. I think that if you would just try to be a positive influence on the kids it will help them a lot more than getting into trouble, especially with the law. If you teach them now to be respectful to people and animals, then those kids won't grow up to be disturbed adults who can cause a lot more trouble. Don't go all out and get an electrical fence - those are used to keep cows from leaning on the fence and to keep criminals in prison. Just get a little lock for now and work with the kids. It will make them, and you, better people.

 

[tn chick]

today was a very unusual day for me, i felt uncomfortable about walking outside that someone would make a smart comment or such but in fact everything was totally cool.
we again talked with the dad of the lil girl(blondie) and explained how my animals are my kids and to lil miss i explained to her that her daddy wouldnt like it if i picked her up and threw her around,she throws there dog around poor yorkie.
since we moved in on holidays i have always made special things for the kids mom & dad dont have much, i love baking so i have taken goodies over there alot, i have to admit and told hubby i felt bad they got spankens he said dont worry about it.
we talked with the dad he showed us his homeade incubator he going to try hatching eggs to grow chickens to feed there family.
to keep the peace and friendship in neigborhood i have suggested he hatch some of my brahmas the rooster is huge 15lbs. so we will be trying this.
the other neighbor was over today talking to hubby as if nothing ever happened.
the solution is this we are expanding the fenced area that they will free range in while im outside when im not they will have there totally enclosed coop and run.
im thankful my wonderful hubby talked with them and i took my moms advise NEVER EVER SAY SOMETHING IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT THAT ISNT NICE why mom because you cant take back the bad things you say so breathe and calm down then talk,yesterday i listen to mom today im thankful i did.
i do have the electrical fence if needed but truthfully dont want to totally cage in my home,its so peaceful.
thx again lots of good advice.

 

[aberfitch]

hire some guy to ask them to help him look for his puppy.. you shouldnt see them for months after that!!

 

[vicschics]

Glad to hear things are working out...Let's pray that your situation is solved and all is well. Just make sure that if you do have a fence up...hot or not...you have to have a NO TRESSPASSING sign posted to protect yourself legally(should it ever come to that). We had a similar situation with kids teasing our dog and those rascals were climbing my fence to get to the dog who was penned/kenneled. I found this out when I got so fed up chasing those kids out of my yard, and talking to the parents did absolutely no good I finally called the police(I felt like an idiot though because I didn't want to have to call them for a bunch of kids acting stupid). But however, it did solve the problem because the officer went to their front door and told them that if he had to come back...

I never saw those kids in my yard again and learned that you must always have a sign posted for you and your family's own protection. My fence wasn't hot...but from the sound you need the hot signs too!!!

Good luck with everything...been there...and it's really no fun when you just want to enjoy minding your own business.

 

[chickenladyk]

Tell the parents that you don't want trouble but that you have a right to protect your property and pets. Tell them the next time, and any time in the future that you see anyone harassing or otherwise molesting your birds, you will call the police. And then, do it.

Parents have a hard time thinking their precious little children could possibly be the culprits, so if possible, take photographs of them if they cause trouble again. This will help the police do their job with the parents, as well.

I'd be as upset as you are. Something is very wrong with kids who would do this kind of thing. But so many parents are lazy or absent (working) parents these days, with good parenting taking second place to money or whatever.

Frankly, I think I'd be considering a hidden security camera, so I'd have a record, if anything happened again. This would also be helpful for identifying neighbors' dogs, etc. Dog parents have the same troubles imagining their precious pooch being a culprit. Other peoples' pets can do a lot of harm in a very short amount of time, so do take precautions.

I think secure fencing is a very good idea. If you absolutely can't afford to fence your whole property (which often does increase your property value), you might consider an electric fence, which can easily be moved around your property, allowing your chickens new spaces in which to forage. Check out Premier and/or Kencove portable poultry fencing (sometimes referred to as sheep fencing). You can find them online. Or you can learn online how to electrify most any fence.

Electric fences won't harm the kids or dogs, but they'll get a nasty zap. As will other mammalian predators, like raccoons.

Problem is, those kids sound like mean-spirited ones, and they can get creative--lobbing rocks at your chickens or poisoned food, etc. So stay watchful.

And good luck!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

good to hear it worked out - keep your eyes open tho and do not hesitate to go and talk to the parents if it happens again.

good for you, honey, for taking your mom's advice... its better when cooler heads prevail. but i have to say - i felt so bad for you. so glad that things are looking up.

and start working on a fence.

 

[tn chick]

today i had the shock of my life,when i came home from being in town collecting supplies,my hubby was working on fencing a nice area in while we are gone there run is now going to be bigger,i seen a strange car there and guess who but the girls dad he seen hubby doing fencing by himself and came over and helped,while im so thankful for the help,while the run is being put up the chickens were caged on the side and kids came over with dad and said oh look you have eggs one of the hens couldnt wait.hubby told kids you can look but dont touch!!! i know they will be curious there is no way around this they are amazed at my brahmas the rooster is HUGE last weigh in 15lbs of BIG BABY

since the mishap i have brought the buff babies out 2 out a time and place a rabbit cage over top i sit there with phone drink and dont move till its time to go in.

I will call this whole thing lucky it wasnt worse.

 

[Chickie Mamma]

I love Happy Endings! Good Luck!

 

[SpottedCrow]

I had a neighbour's kid throwing things at my birds. Anything from rocks to balls to hockey sticks...he was trying to make my hen crow so I'd have to get rid of her...
Slifer never forgot either...the little dipstick was playing ball and the ball came over and he was trying to get it and Slifer went after him...she was a big girl too...
So he finally came to the door and asked and I got it and he got the message that he doesn't throw things at my birds.

I'm glad that it went well with the brats and that none of the babies were hurt.

 

[lovelychicken]

Ummm, I am sorry for the chicks but too many people blame the parents and its not always the situation. Just don't leave them unattended, even for a second. You said you have kids and the neighbor kids were playing with yours in your yard?...maybe make it a rule (sit down and talk with, not at, the kids) that the kids cant come in ur yard unless your supervising, other wise they need to stay in their own space. I really hate to say this but kids are curious little things, they probably were trying to see if it would fly. Yelling at the parents though won't get your anywhere, just talk to them when your calmed down about the new rules you've made. I've seen several responses on blaming the parents- please don't!