Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I have told neighbours on one side who are normal, nice & friendly and were very happy with the idea. The other side are friendly-ish but she's scared of her own shadow & doesn't even answer her front door (when you know she's in) - 2 small kids and in her 30s so age isn't an excuse. Do I tell them in advance & risk them a) getting in a tizzy b) checking with the council on rules/regulations c) drafting letters to put through our door to complain about noise/vermin etc d) building a bomb shelter to hide from the scary chickens or wait and see if they notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Wait until they find out. The chances are the first thing they'll know about chickens is when they overhear you talking about them in the garden. But for the fact my DD keeps shouting about the chickens I think I can safely say my neighbours wouldn't have a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 wait and see if they notice. I told one side, just because I happened to see them in the garden, and they were fine about it. The other side didn't even know they were there until I mentioned it! If you tell them in advance they will start forming pre-conceived ideas (noise, smell, vermin). Once they are in and they see how cute, funny, clean and quiet (mm ) they are, and you give them some eggs, then it will be fine. If she's that nervous, she'll be too scared to make any complaints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I told my neighbours to be on the safe side - they were fine about it and as my Egglu arrived early it took them over a week before they realised the chickens were in situ AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I didn't bother telling our neighbours, firstly because I checked our house deeds and there's nothing in them about not keeping poultry so I knew that even if they complained there was nothing they could do about it, and also because I didn't want them to think we were 'warning' them about getting chickens. We're on wave over the fence / say hello terms with them so both sides are very friendly but not so friendly we'd invite them in for a cup of tea or the other way round, so thought that by mentioning it they may think it was a big deal! I think they've noticed as when we have friends over they love to look at the chickens and OH is always conducting loud chicken conversations with friends in the garden, but had no problems with vermin or smell, and they're not noisy now they've settled in. I doubt the neighbours will notice, check your house deeds to see where you stand though just so you have all the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I told almost the whole neighbourhood as I was so excited (even though it was supposed to be a secret!) but I didn't tell one side as we don't really get on and I still don't think she realises! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 What you could do is rather than "warning" them that you are getting chickens,just say that you have hens coming & to let you know if they ever need any eggs Or just take a few eggs round in a couple of weeks........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSteve Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Dh and I had a similar discussion earlier! BUt we decided to not say anything. The one neighbour had a dog for 2 weeks, it barked and barked all day and night! When we saw them we asked them about it and they said they were sorry and should have mentioned it before, apparently they were keeping it in a cage in the front room! Anyway, that was the last time we heard it. I think they took it back to the RSPCA! They also have a keen drummer that drives me mad! They other neighbour is young, on his own and blasts wacka wacka bum bum music out at full blast!! So I don't think either of them have the right to complain about us having chooks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonde Chicken Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 We didnt tell anyone. When they arrived they rapidly became a talking point, we even met neighbours we hadnt spoken to before (we havent been here long). I wouldnt tell them wait and see if they notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Shirl, What's a DD? I can only thnk of Dear Departed, but I 'm sure it can't be that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 we didnt tell the neighbours either. only 1 side has noticed we have them as we arent overlooked and they are the only people that can see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Shirl, What's a DD? I can only thnk of Dear Departed, but I 'm sure it can't be that!! Darling Daughter, DS - Darling Son, DP -Partner I chat on too many forums LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 i didnt tell them them in advance, we told them on theday and they were genuinly delighted , until we told them no eggs until January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Shirl, OK ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsDaisy Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I doubt we'll tell the neighbours in advance, the neighbours on one side have 4 dogs, the ones on the other have 2. i doubt a few bantams will really rock the boat. will take eggs round though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 We didn't mention it but we live in the country and only have 2 neighbors. Neither can really see into our garden as the houses are angled. One ide know because they have been in our garden and seen them , not sure if the others know or not may have heard us building the chicken run! My former colleague lived in a small terraced house and found out her neighbor had kept chickens for a year without her ever realising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Well the only house that can see our new Eglu built a wopping great extension on top of their garage without telling us, so they can get lost if they think I'm going to speak to them about chooks! Let's just hope they don't check the deeds.... even though the wording is poor and my MP has already agreed that 2 chickens kept as pets would be classed as pets (which are allowed in the deeds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
