stupid neighbour!!!!

[roostersandhens]

Even though I said report him, which I still think you should try to do, you should know that unfortunately, there are no laws protecting chickens. I really think there should be, I guess there is one law: no cockfighting.
Good luck!

 

[b.hromada]

Gosh, your so-called "neighbor" sounds like a total idiot. About the best thing I could say is yes, call your local animal control department and see what they say about the situation...good luck!

This is what I think too. He just sounds like he's cruel to animals and doesn't care about their welfare. "They were stupid"?? Really? Its our job to keep them safe from predators. We cant really get mad at the fox for getting them, but it does make you angry. Its HIS fault they were killed, not the poor chickens. By the way, Welcome to BYC! Its wonderful to have you here with us. You will find lots of good information and good people here as well!

 

[keesmom]

Personally, I don't see that he's breaking any laws at all. He's being a jerk, yes, but that's not illegal

If killing a rooster is illegal, I'm in so much trouble. I've got the evidence right here in my freezer.

If having a bird taken by a predator is illegal, most of us on this board are busted.

If hosing a bird or dunking it in water is illegal, my Grandma would be in jail.

I think what you have is just a basic philosophical difference. You see chicken and likely all animals as pets. He doesn't, he sees them as livestock. It's just two different points of view, neither is wrong, just different. You will find both ends of the spectrum on this board, and we all try to be pretty tolerant of each other's viewpoint.

Now, his birds on your property is another story. It doesn't matter that you rent, etc. Complain to the landlord. I don't know if animal control in your area will address that or not....it seems kinda hit or miss. I don't think there are many legal ramifications on animals roaming your property except you can trap them and turn them into the shelter. But the landlord needs to enforce some boundaries on that issue.

Why do you interact with this person to the extent you do?

I'm with donrae. He may be a jerk but there is nothing you can do about that.

If killing roosters is a crime I am also guilty. Many of my extras end up in the freezer.

If losing a bird to predators while free ranging is a crime then many on BYC, myself included, are guilty.

If culling a bird showing illness instead of treatment is a crime then many of us are guilty.

People keep chickens for many reasons. Some are considered pets, some are considered livestock. There is no right or wrong way here.