Alex Buscemi
Emotional support animals can be a lifeline for people dealing with anxiety, depression, or other challenges, offering companionship and comfort in ways that traditional therapies sometimes can’t.
But what happens when those support animals—say, therapy chickens—start ruffling a few too many feathers?
This Reddit user (u/MuttDevil69) found themselves in this exact situation, living next door to a neighbor whose “emotional support chickens” weren’t just a quiet backyard addition but a source of constant clucking chaos.
The story unfolds with attempts at neighborly diplomacy and a growing tension as the chickens’ incessant noise turns daily life into a headache-inducing ordeal.
The frustrated neighbor finally decided to take action, sparking an argument that raises questions about personal needs versus community impact.
Is there a fair way to balance emotional support with neighborhood peace?
Scroll on for the full story behind a question that’s as noisy as those chickens.
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