Real terror: wild chickens turned the lives of residents of a British village into “hell” (3 photos)

Farmers in Norflock claim that these birds are extremely noisy and dig up their gardens. Some people are reluctant to buy property because of the real infestation of feral chickens.





Residents of the elite British village of Snettisham, which is located in Norfolk, are claiming terror due to a swarm of domesticated birds that live on the edge of the forest.

It is noted that the birds that now live in the green village are “too noisy” and do not allow local residents to sleep at night. In addition, they dig up their gardens.

People who live nearby say their numbers have increased significantly recently and suspect irresponsible owners are dumping more chickens there. In addition, they claim that those who travel to see the birds from outside the scenic area dump food on them, which attracts rats.



As a result, there are reports of rising tensions between residents and those who visit the birds, abusing those who feed them. To resolve this issue, the villagers decided to turn to their parish council, which threatens to completely remove the birds that nest near General Lane.

Ward councilor Rod McKenzie explained the situation: "They're a pain in the arse. If they come into your garden they dig everything up. It's not just food for the chickens, it's every detritus they can find that brings in rats. That someone left a quart of pink shrimp last week. There are quite a lot of rats here, and they are breeding like hell.”



Another disappointed local, who did not want to be named, added: "I think they are real pests. It doesn't help that people come and feed them. I wouldn't want to buy one of these houses."

However, there are also residents who say that the presence of animals adds to the village's rustic charm. Graham McQuade, 43, who has been living on the streets for 18 months after moving from Cambridge, says he has no problems with the chickens. “Before we moved here, we didn’t know that chickens got up at 4 a.m., but it gives the place character,” the man said.