Its depends on the areas bylaws, check with your municipality.
Yes chickens get a shock.
No. The coop comes by itself, and, after a couple of expansions, will become home to 60 chickens. You get chickens through eggs, or through neighbors giving them to you.
Local laws vary, but in general, yes. Cities and towns do have rules and regulations on keeping chickens though. Many do not allow roosters due to the noise. You'll have to check the local laws if you want to know the specifics. If you live outside of town, you're home free, unless you have neighbors that don't like chickens or crowing.
Maybe, maybe not
So they can have eggs; also, when the chickens are fat, they can have roast chicken for tea!
teach your chickens to fly
In the city of Covina, California, keeping chickens is generally permitted under certain conditions. Residents are allowed to have up to three chickens, provided they are kept in a secure enclosure and are not a nuisance to neighbors. It's important to check the specific municipal codes and regulations for any additional requirements, such as permits or zoning restrictions. Always consult the latest local ordinances for the most accurate information.
Another chicken. Offer to replace the same number of chickens or their replacement cost, an apology, and a promise [and keep it] to keep your dog under control or restrained. A repeat offense could end up with a citation for you and/ or loss of your dog by confiscation by animal control. If your neighbors did not call the police, you have very kind, understanding neighbors.
yes
Taking your neighbors to court over damage by chickens should be a last resort. Poultry fencing is cheaper and much more friendly. If your neighbor allows free range chickens to wander into your garden try just asking them (the neighbors not the chickens) to stop it. If all else fails speak to your local animal control office or council rep. to see if there are bylaws to fall back on but be prepared for the expense of a larger fencing project and legal court costs. Not to mention animosity from the sued neighbor.
You can always frighten the hens out with a loud noise or just chase them away. Otherwise the best method is to fence off the areas you want to keep them away from such as vegetable or flower gardens. Keeping a cat or dog in the yard will deter the hens from feeding in your yard.
All chickens lay best in the spring and the fall. Most chickens stop altogether during the summer and winter.