shooting Chickens

[moetrout]

Why not a thread on this topic. We talk endlessly on here about peoples dogs in our yard. I think the Op was smart to come here and get a different perspective. Before I had chickens my neighbor (I use to call her Ellie Mae) had geese that free ranged including in my yard. Once I got some goose poop in the carpet of my car and house and finally had enough. I told her about it, but she did not do anything right away. I think once she realized I was sending my dogs out after them is when she finally took action. It was that or the geese get killed. The OP needs no real reason to not wanting those hens in their yard. "Their yard" should be enough reason. What I don't get is the folks that want to know why. The only reason why I ever needed was they are NOT MINE! I had the same issue with Ellie Mae and her rabbits. She thought it would be cool to release hald a dozen rabbits to "help out the population". I've never know rabbits to be in short supply and need that kind of help. Once I figured out what was eating up the wifes flower gardens they were siliently eliminated. YUM!

 

[chickmashnoon]

I think it was really nice that he asked a bunch of chicken lovers if he should shoot the chickens. I mean,that's asking for an opinion that might be biased against him. If he hated chickens and really just wanted to kill critters, he sure wouldn't have asked us. I think any sincere question is a good question.

But I do understand that it might really ruffle the feathers of pet chicken keepers.

 

[Illia]

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Why not? As said previously people post about dogs and the sort.


Would you rather the person ASK or just flat out do it?

 

[M.sue]

Does the original poster have chickens? I didn't thoroughly read through the thread? The situation is simple....Confront them, tell them, warn them of consequences, report it to officials, report it again and again. There are laws/ordinances on complaints, I think 3 is the magic number. If the officials don't handle it by then (which take a bit of time) do like the one poster stated.....keep them and enjoy the eggs. You must have some sort of fowl or planning on having some since you"re a BYC member. Good Luck with your choices.

 

[annie3001]

M.sue :

Does the original poster have chickens? I didn't thoroughly read through the thread? The situation is simple....Confront them, tell them, warn them of consequences, report it to officials, report it again and again. There are laws/ordinances on complaints, I think 3 is the magic number. If the officials don't handle it by then (which take a bit of time) do like the one poster stated.....keep them and enjoy the eggs. You must have some sort of fowl or planning on having some since you"re a BYC member. Good Luck with your choices.

yeah yeah, we should be saying "welcome to byc "

so glad your here!​

 

[Ole rooster]

Now that that's been said, if you are planning on some chickens, looks to me like some just showed up. Let the neighbor know if they come onto your place, they won't die but they will change ownership. What more could you ask for, free chickens.

And if some are too old to lay, then ya got fried chicken. You are set sounds like to me.

And welcome.

 

[la dee da]

The problem with catching and keeping/selling/giving away the chickens is that is technically stealing. Giving the chickens away to a friend may be doable, but if the neighbor finds out you have their chickens they may call the police on you. Make sure it's not illigal to discharge a firearm in your area and shoot to kill. If you only injure the birds your neighbors might be able to get you in trouble for animal abuse. Catching and dispatching them while contained may be a better route.

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i think shooting the chickens would be cruel. They are being a nuisance not a threat. If they really bug you, round them up and take them to Animal Control. Why should the chickens suffer because their owners are being irresponsible?

 

[annie3001]

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that is it exactly!! x2

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

i would not suggest shooting the chickens. i would not suggest shooting a dog either or cat. animals that are pets should be given a chance and the owners to. now an animal thats mean and wild and causing trouble thats to me is different. my dog that i had for 11 years was going to the neighbors. he was a really good dog. i didnt know he was bothering them or even going to their house. our neighbor came to my house one day and was wondering about 2 pigs of his that gotten loose. i said i havent seen them, which i hadnt. . we did find one of the pigs in my yard by the edge of the woods and another part way down the road. we have coyotes around here alot. he had no proof that my dog even killed them pigs but by his own thinking just because they were close to my house that my dog did it. i think a coyote prob did it and my dog maybe drug them up this way. he did come back up here with a few more words . so in a few days i was leaving for church and heard a shot gun. i pretty much knew what had happened. he shot our family pet of 11 yrs. i understand if he was killing his livestock but he couldnt prove it. but he did say our dog was up there. he could have been. my point was he didnt have to kill him he could have used a bb gun or just fired in the air and come got us. after that. we adopted a dog from the pound and guess what he got shot too. that was unfair of our neighbor. we have a blue heeler that used to love fireworks chase them and everything. since that happened my husband cant even bring a gun outside with rascal almost having a breakdown. he shakes all over. now let me tell you what happen to him. everytime i see him i try to wave as big as i can. anyway we were sitting in our school room and noticed something out the window. well well guess what it was. it was good ole neighbors couple of pigs loose. we went in the kitchen got them something to eat and drink to try to keep them here til i could find the neighbor. left word for him about his pigs being here in my yard (which i had no prob with what so ever) he came to get them i said i fed and watered them so they would stay here and nothing would happen to them. i almost knmow he felt like a big heel after what he did to us. he started saying stuff like i am so sorry they are in your yard i said no prob here. then he started saying i think i am going bbQ theses pigs. the bible says do good for evil and thats what i tried to do. bible says it will heap hot coals on their heads. sorry for rambeling on. and my dog could have very well killed those pigs.i cant blame him if my dog was up there killing his animals. i just think he should have given us another chance. hope it all works out for you. i still vote dont kill them. they are sweet animals.