Christmas, two years ago, I bought an incubator for my grandchildren so they could witness the birth of baby chicks. I also bought one for myself.

I now have two hens that lay wonderful eggs and a rooster named Boss. Boss plays with my Airdale, chases my Yorkie and loves to be petted by my husband. Boss crows when the hawks are overhead and leads the hens to their coop.

Boss is more than just a rooster. He is a pet and member of our family. No one in our subdivision has complained, in fact, one neighbor brought over a movie about chickens.

Boss isn’t let out until 8:00 a.m. The man complaining said he hears him at 4:30 a.m. Impossible!! Just before dark, all chickens go into their coop.

How can someone who lives one-half mile from our house complain about one rooster crowing? He lives near traffic, dogs barking, school activities and a neighbor with teenagers that blast music. He can tolerate all of this, but not one lonely rooster?

If we have to get rid of Boss, most likely, we will have to kill him. The grandkids each have a rooster and there can only be one.

My husband talked with a Code Enforcement officer for the City of Wildwood, and was told “I’m not going to B.S you, you’re going to lose.” I only hope the Municipal Court Judge isn’t that close minded.

If you live in Wildwood, one person can complain about your pet and you will be forced to get rid of it. One rooster crowing after 8:00 a.m. is a nuisance, but not a dog barking?

We have had boss for a year and a half. This is the only complaint we’ve had.

Susan Clement

Wildwood