Springfield Chicken Run! Cudd Frees Avian Detainees

[Jumpinjack]

There are motion detector sprinklers - http://www.amazon.com/Aquascape-Scarecrow-Motion-Detector-Sprinkler/dp/B001652PX8
We used to use one against tom cats that beat up our kitty whenever he went outside. Worked.

[KuroiKetsunoHana]

sounds to me like the real problem is that you moved into the kind ov place where you have such a ridiculous list ov dos and don'ts that you practically have to ask permission to go to the potty--and then they tell you you own the place.  try kissing condominium life goodbye, and i think you'll find yourself a lot happiër in a lot ov ways.

[localresident]

sounds to me like the real problem is that you moved into the kind ov place where you have such a ridiculous list ov dos and don'ts that you practically have to ask permission to go to the potty--and then they tell you you own the place.  try kissing condominium life goodbye, and i think you'll find yourself a lot happiër in a lot ov ways.

I wouldn't say that...it's no different than an HOA. If you live in a hoa community you can't paint your house purple just b/c you feel like it.  The sprinklers, exterior, roofs and landscaping is maintained by the CA...so I have no problem following the rules set forth by the CA.  All in all I love my neighborhood and neighbors...minus this rooster thing I'm pretty happy in my townhome.

[KuroiKetsunoHana]

well, i might be projecting a little bit--condominiums, HOAs, and pretty much anything that says one can or can't do this or that with property that one theoretically owns bother me to no end.

[uptowngirl]

I have found a place to take the rooster, they raise all kinds of chickens and also do rescue. So if you are looking for chicks/chickens or need a home for one..... Plus if you buy one of their chicks and one turns out to be a rooster, they will swap you out for a hen.

[localresident]

How much for the rescue?

[uptowngirl]

She just takes them I think, she raises and sells chickens and they also will take rescues, I think we just need to catch them and deliver them :-)  I think the name is Green Eggs and no Ham Ranch, but she has a booth out at the Ramona Flea Market.

[localresident]

We have to catch them huh...well that should be interesting, lol. :-)

[localresident]

Well guys I am sorry, but I tried...tomorrow morning I am calling Animal Control.  I removed the larger plants from in front of my house a few months ago in an attempt to beautify my area...as it seems they are always outside my window b/c they are digging trenches and laying eggs...which is why they are always on the porch when we leave in the morning.

I am beyond upset...and I know that we've tried to come to some civil discourse on this board but I have officially come to my wits end on this issue.  The roosters go.

If I knew how to add a picture on here I would.

[Springfield Chicken]

Please let's try to trap the roosters and get them to the place that Julie mentioned.  I'd hate to see a wholesale capture when it's the roosters that are the noisemakers and the hens just pretty much mind their own business.

[localresident]

I wouldn't call laying eggs on my porch minding their own business, but ok.

[AmyLynne]

I wouldn't call laying eggs on my porch minding their own business, but ok.

Maybe they are paying you rent with eggs instead of money?

[Springfielder]

and you've been offered help and options....none of which you've taken. So much for trying to work together to resolve this....shame on you 

[KuroiKetsunoHana]

and you've been offered help and options....none of which you've taken. So much for trying to work together to resolve this....shame on you 

this, exactly.

[Springfielder]

There are still those of us willing to set up traps to catch and relocate them....it would've helped if you contacted some of those who have offered help. I know that there's one, who offered to relocate them (and still would) if you'd contact them.