CluckyBucks Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Right, New neighbors have moved in next door but one, and i dont trust them. The house is basically filled with teenagers but whats worse, one of the people living there USED to be my best friend. She knows i live here and i had a 30 minute catch up with her yesterday. The problems: The people living in the house constantly drink, smoke and whats worse there are toddlers living in the house with them. Im frightened that they will find out that i have chickens and hurt them or steal them. My ex-best friend keeps knocking on my door, wanting to go out and things and i really dont want to (ive told her its too cold and im ill) And basically, im just worried that they will do something to my chickens. They cant see them from their house but im worried they will hear them. Im extremely paranoid that something bad is going to happen to my girls, i ensure the run is padlocked every day, i check on the regularly, i have fake security cameras and i make sure the house and gates are always locked. Is there anything else i can do? Any advice would be much appreciated, Thankyou. CluckyBucks xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I would give them the benefit of the doubt until until you have evidence that they have harmed or stolen your hens. Just remain vigilant and try not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I agree with Egluntyne. But I think you ought to be up front and let her know that you don't want to go out - you've grown up (well maybe not those exact words) and enjoy more relaxing things - because you can't keep using the excuse that it's cold. What will you do come summer (assuming it's warmer then )? And stick to your guns - she'll soon find someone else to pester. Or go out once and be a bit of a party pooper so that she won't ask you again. Move house is the final option - but not good idea at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 If she does find out you have the chooks and talks to you about them, you could chat to her about how you are worried about some of the "unsavoury elements nearby" (obviously not saying she and her family are one of them ), and mention that you have very hight security in place, but don't specify what. Just make sure she knows that they are well protected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
