is it ok to keep homing pigeons in the garden my neighbor has and he is telling me to keep my children in the house all the time so he can get them in it is really starting to upset me is there anything i can do about this
This is something that can only be found out by asking your city. Different districts have different rules and regulations.
If your kids are not going onto his property than he has no right to tell you when your kids are allowed outside. You should check you local laws..it may be that he needs to keep them in certain place, cage, etc. and there may be a limit on how many birds he can own.
If you live in city limits, you need to check the ordinances and whatnot to see if there are any rules about keeping them. Besides possibly legally, there is nothing wrong with having homing pigeons in your back yard. They don't really make much noise (as opposed to roosters crowing or something), and they don't smell if they take care of them properly. And health wise, they pose no threat to you or your kids. There is no reason why you should have to keep your kids inside, unless they have been bothering the birds. If your neighbor knew what he/she was doing, he/she would not let the homers out until they are adjusted to their surroundings, which includes the sights and sounds of nearby children playing. After a while that will not stress the birds, and they should go inside their loft regardless. If he's having problems getting them to go inside, then either a predator is stressing them, or they let the birds out too early. Reason with your neighbor. You can always attempt to make a compromise, to where they don't bother you (as in telling you to lock your kids in the house), you won't bother them (as in you won't go looking for laws to force him to get rid of the birds). I would be upset too if I were you. But working things out is always the best way to go first, since anger breeds anger ;) Good luck! Becky
