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Feral chickens turn Norfolk village into a 'clucking' nightmare

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens. Although small, chickens have become a big 'clucking nuisance' in this village in England.

Around 100 feral chickens have become a major nuisance for residents of Snettisham, Norfolk, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Locals, as per The Guardian report that the chickens, which have swarmed in from a nearby wood, destroy gardens and keep them awake at night with their incessant clucking.

<h2>Life made "hell"</h2>

Residents of the village say that their lives have been made "hell" by the chickens. While the ownership of the land where the chickens reside is unclear, villagers reported observing a recent surge in the bird population.&nbsp;

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The birds, according to reports, are causing trouble not just on their own but also because of the visitors they attract, who unknowingly attract rats by leaving food for the birds.&nbsp;

This has led to rising tensions between residents and visitors.

Rod Mackenzie, a parish councillor, expressed frustration over the situation, stating, "They're a pain in the butt. If they come into your garden, they dig everything up. It's not just food for the chickens, it's every bit of detritus they can find and that brings rats."

"What was it someone left the other week? A quart of pink prawns. The rats are quite sizable around here and they breed like hell,"&nbsp;Mackenzie further said.

Ben King, a local resident, told the publication that he has resorted to wearing earplugs at night to block out the noise from the birds. "They're out of control now, there's not just one or two … if someone came and moved them, I'd buy them a big beer," he said.

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The Snettisham parish council has discussed the issue, noting that "members of the public throw all sorts of food down for the chickens. This is causing a rodent problem, which is potentially a health hazard."

<h2>No beef with the chickens</h2>

Despite the inconvenience, not all villagers are against the chickens.

Graeme McQuade, who moved to the village 18 months ago, said, "I have no issues with the chickens whatsoever. Before we moved here, we didn't know chickens get up at 4am, but it gives character to the place."

A dog walker, who chose to remain anonymous, added, "People in the new houses are moaning about them, but they've been here such a long time and there’s more important things going on in the world than a few chickens. They should get a life. Two of them have been in my garden since they were babies, and they don't bother me."

(With inputs from agencies)

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens.

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens. Although small, chickens have become a big 'clucking nuisance' in this village in England. Around 100 feral chickens have become a major nuisance for residents of Snettisham, Norfolk, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Locals, as per The Guardian report that the chickens, which have swarmed in from a nearby wood, destroy gardens and keep them awake at night with their incessant clucking. Life made "hell" Residents of the village say that their lives have been made "hell" by the chickens. While the ownership of the land where the chickens reside is unclear, villagers reported observing a recent surge in the bird population. Also read | Melanoma skin cancer reaches record high in UK, shows study The birds, according to reports, are causing trouble not just on their own but also because of the visitors they attract, who unknowingly attract rats by leaving food for the birds. This has led to rising tensions between residents and visitors. Rod Mackenzie, a parish councillor, expressed frustration over the situation, stating, "They're a pain in the butt. If they come into your garden, they dig everything up. It's not just food for the chickens, it's every bit of detritus they can find and that brings rats." "What was it someone left the other week? A quart of pink prawns. The rats are quite sizable around here and they breed like hell," Mackenzie further said. Ben King, a local resident, told the publication that he has resorted to wearing earplugs at night to block out the noise from the birds. "They're out of control now, there's not just one or two … if someone came and moved them, I'd buy them a big beer," he said. Also read | Alien object or SpaceX Dragon debris? Mysterious space object found in North Carolina The Snettisham parish council has discussed the issue, noting that "members of the public throw all sorts of food down for the chickens. This is causing a rodent problem, which is potentially a health hazard." No beef with the chickens Despite the inconvenience, not all villagers are against the chickens. Graeme McQuade, who moved to the village 18 months ago, said, "I have no issues with the chickens whatsoever. Before we moved here, we didn't know chickens get up at 4am, but it gives character to the place." A dog walker, who chose to remain anonymous, added, "People in the new houses are moaning about them, but they've been here such a long time and there’s more important things going on in the world than a few chickens. They should get a life. Two of them have been in my garden since they were babies, and they don't bother me." (With inputs from agencies)

A UK woman was left red-faced after she accidentally put her grandmother’s ashes in the washing machine. The Norfolk woman, named Briley Coates, said she was shocked to find a small black bag muddled up in the machine along with freshly cleaned clothes. It took her a moment to realise that the bag contained her nan’s ashes.

"I pulled my washing out when I saw the ashes at the bottom of the machine and started laughing, but I was also massively confused as to how she got in there - she was meant to be in a drawer upstairs," said the 30-year-old woman.

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However, it didn’t take her long to figure out who exactly was to be blamed for the insane act: Her two-year-old half-Norwegian Forest cat, named Menace, quite literally!

It turned out the cat had managed to reach the upstairs drawer and push the sealed bag full of ashes into the washing machine. The woman said her ‘naughty’ cat was playing with the bag before it slipped into the pile of clothes, that she accidentally scooped up.

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"He [the cat] must have pulled her bag out of the drawer after seeing the tie hanging out. He really is a menace; I've just found him running around with her in his mouth,” the woman was quoted as saying by local media.

"I instantly laughed, and I wasn't in any type of mood anymore. My Nan always said she would always be around, and I do believe in things like that,” the woman said.

"My mom absolutely loved it; she instantly said that it's my Nan playing tricks on me," she added.

(With inputs from agencies)

A UK woman was left red-faced after she accidentally put her grandmother’s ashes in the washing machine. The Norfolk woman, named Briley Coates, said she was shocked to find a small black bag muddled up in the machine along with freshly cleaned clothes.

A UK woman was left red-faced after she accidentally put her grandmother’s ashes in the washing machine. The Norfolk woman, named Briley Coates, said she was shocked to find a small black bag muddled up in the machine along with freshly cleaned clothes. It took her a moment to realise that the bag contained her nan’s ashes. "I pulled my washing out when I saw the ashes at the bottom of the machine and started laughing, but I was also massively confused as to how she got in there - she was meant to be in a drawer upstairs," said the 30-year-old woman. Watch: UK: Labour scrutiny over closure of firm owned by PM Sunak's wife × However, it didn’t take her long to figure out who exactly was to be blamed for the insane act: Her two-year-old half-Norwegian Forest cat, named Menace, quite literally! It turned out the cat had managed to reach the upstairs drawer and push the sealed bag full of ashes into the washing machine. The woman said her ‘naughty’ cat was playing with the bag before it slipped into the pile of clothes, that she accidentally scooped up. Also read: Mysterious cemetery unearthed in UK with females buried in crouched positions "He [the cat] must have pulled her bag out of the drawer after seeing the tie hanging out. He really is a menace; I've just found him running around with her in his mouth,” the woman was quoted as saying by local media. "I instantly laughed, and I wasn't in any type of mood anymore. My Nan always said she would always be around, and I do believe in things like that,” the woman said. "My mom absolutely loved it; she instantly said that it's my Nan playing tricks on me," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

UK woman left red-faced after finding her grandmother’s ashes in washing machine, blames ‘Menace’

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued the crew of a merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea and said it had not found any pirates on board. An Indian Navy warship intercepted the Liberian-flagged MV Lila Norfolk bulk carrier less than a day after it received a report that the vessel had been hijacked about 460 nautical miles off Somalia.

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