Electricbarbarella Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Just thought after reading about so many neighbour problems I would let you know how lovely my newighbour is. When I go out in my PJ's to let the chooks out she is usually on the other side of the fence watching the,m, I have started letting them out and I said to her that i was a bit worried about a few gaps in the fence that they may be able to get into her gARDEN, her comment was well they can't get out of my garden so are perfectly safe. How lovely is that. And when i first thought about getting the girls i was worried how she would react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Ahhhhhhh that is really nice..... My neighbour yesterday foned me in the afternoon, which was a bit strange, and said 'can I come a visit the chickens?' Lets hope it continues on this way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Just thought after reading about so many neighbour problems I would let you know how lovely my newighbour is.When I go out in my PJ's to let the chooks out she is usually on the other side of the fence watching the,m, I have started letting them out and I said to her that i was a bit worried about a few gaps in the fence that they may be able to get into her gARDEN, her comment was well they can't get out of my garden so are perfectly safe. How lovely is that. And when i first thought about getting the girls i was worried how she would react. Sorry, to say but your neighbour is more interested in seeing you in your PJ's than the chickens. Good cover story though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 LMAO That was MY first thought too though! Lovely to have someone like that though - I am not at that stage yet (still building the run) and have to say we tried to get as much done around the place while one set of neighbours was away on holidays. They came back yesterday and I am sure they are wondering what on earth is going on at ours! Another neighbour's son's bedroom window is right above the run but he is usually an early riser and they have their house for sale (went on the market BEFORE we announced the chooks!!) so I hope there wont be a problem there. I am trying to think of a way to open the pop-hole from an upstairs window to allow me NOT to have to go through the garden in jammies but just can't manage to design that yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 the day our new neighbours moved in we gave them a box of eggs they accepted now they know on the door and ask for more eggs no complaints sneaky move cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieandnick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You lucky people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have the nicest neighbour in the world too! A few times we have been away she has opened and closed their pophole at night and in the morning for us. Last time, she also poo picked (without being asked). She can regularly be seen just standing watching them. The other day she showed my partner pictures she had taken of them. She is also very concerned about Henrietta who is broody, she talks to her over the fence telling her she must eat or she will not feel well. I think she secretly gives them s"Ooops, word censored!"s as well as they run over to the fence to see her when shes in her garden. I am so lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 We did have the nicest neighbour in the world, he used to post that chickens back through the fence to us when they escaped. He moved in the month before we did and left yesterday We had a Farewell BBQ for him before he went. We are soooo worried about who is going to move in now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ah thats nice. Try not to fret. At least you are there first. You could take the first steps and approach them and be friendly and positive about your chooks. You could give them some eggs and be very lighthearted saying something abou they do bok bok loudly, but only for a while and they go to bed early! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 My neighbour has been known to get up in the middle of the night because the girls were upset and he thought that it might have been a fox OH and I slept through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 we've been lucky too with good neighbours but they've all had eggs from us, brought their kids to see the chooks, had rhubarb from our garden etc etc. Next door but one gave us a book yesterday called "The Self Sufficient Gardener" by John Seymour. They're all very encouraging and supportive about what we're trying to do with our small green space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennymom Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 one of my neighbours was my absolute sworn enemy till we got hens.... now she waves abd says hi ...weirdo.. as for the rest they are fabulous and say they never hear the girls and are eternally grateful for receiving the occasional box of eggs from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I asked my neighbours on both sides if they would have any objection to me keeping a few chickens. One said she had chickens herself as a girl and would be very happy for me to get some, especially as it might stop her two daughters whining for some! (they went mad for guinea pigs, but the novelty wore off very quickly, I gather ). She also volunteered to chicken sit for holidays The other side are reall 'townies' and were a bit surprised by the question, but also had no objection and have shown quite a bit of interest, and also offered to do holiday sitting. Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 my neighbours are looking after our girls whilst we're away they are great neighbours I have to admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools+6 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 we have one lovely set of neighbours who love the girls and appreciate the eggs . we also have one set that we havent spoken to for four years (it was our anniversary of falling out just the other week ) . we thought they would kick up and cos he's a policeman and she's a busybody we were wary they would know every blinkin by law to stop us having the girls but no news yet . then there the set behind us ... they're moving but i dont think it's our fault . mind busy body bint nextdoor will spread round that it is ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumpty Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 These replies have now given me hope as earlier all I read was about noisy chickens and angry neighbours. My cube and chooks are comijng in september, I haven't broached the subject with the neighbours yet. We have a large garden and are well screened so I'm wondering whether to keep shtum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 if it was me, I'd go over excitedly and tell them I was getting chooks and isn't it great, and offer them eggs, when they start laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
