Xue’s Backyard Zoo Gets a Break: The Dramatic Tale of a Parking Lot Chicken Coop
Picture an 80‑year‑old retiree, chickens pecking the pavement, ducks waddling around a parking bay in Geylang. Sounds like a scene from a sitcom, right? Well, that was the reality for Xue, a 63‑year‑old who had turned an ordinary parking space into the hottest (and now, fortunately, not investigated) pet shop on Lorong 21.
The Unexpected Showstopper
Just last week, the local parking lot manager handed Xue a bureaucratic ultimatum: Move the cage within three days. Naturally, Xue felt like a drama‑queen. He brought the issue to the front pages—”We are being told to move the chicken coop!” he cried out to several local outlets, hoping the media would swoop in like a rescue squad.
Fast forward to Saturday, and the park lot operator decided to switch gears. “Ignore that removal order,” he told Xue. Imagine the relief—he could finally breathe and give the quarters a high applause. The whistle‑blowing, the day‑of‑the‑week amidst riotous protests has got a new plot twist: the coop gets a temporary sanctuary.
Xue’s Gratitude and a New Plan
Speaking to 8world, Xue thanked everyone—“That’s the power of the media. I thank you all on behalf of those chickens and ducks!” He was a man with heart, laughing a little (and grateful) as he patted the head of a chicken in his palm.
The big‑picture message was clear. Nonetheless, Xue has the urge to bring the feathered squad to a more suitable home. A resident in a private apartment even offered to host them on a vacant rooftop. But Xue declined, citing a mission: to educate kids and adults on the street who stumble upon the coop.
Notably, since his little flock went viral, other chicken owners in flat buildings have started approaching Xue for help. A rising trend: HDB residents, frightened of complaints from neighbors, have pitched the idea of moving their pets into Xue’s cooperative zoo.
The Poultry’s Backstory
To add a quirky twist, Xue shared how he built the deluxe cage to keep the local feral chickens and ducks in line. He talks about feeding them from rice and veggies—“I cook and share with them.” The bird fair is his personal charitable brand: he spends his hard-earned earnings each month raising them, while the neighborhood folks also pitch in by sponsoring the food.
Why the Kids Love It
This coop isn’t merely a food source. Xue told 8world that it’s an education goldmine. He plans to showcase each chicken species to kids who walks by— “People might not know what they’re looking at beyond bought market cuts.” With a colourful lineup of fresh ducklings and chickens, it double‑serves the community: learning, delight, and a future of bigger bird fans.
In short, Xue’s humble backyard zoo has sparked urban optimism. The cooperative, the chickens, and polls of kids now sit within a playground that, thanks to an unexpected reversal, will stay right where they are for the moment—providing an urban sanctuary that brightens everyday lives in Geylang!
Sending wild chickens to farms
Sin Ming Court’s Feathered Frenzy: The Great Chicken Confrontation
Picture this: your neighborhood turns into a backyard poultry farm, complete with clucks, feathers, and a questionable sense of reputation. That’s exactly what happened at Sin Ming Court, where a flock of wild chickens decided to make the streets their new hangout.
The Panic Episode
Last week, local residents finally had enough of the incessant “cock-a-doodle-doo” chorus that had been echoing through their homes for years. The situation escalated to the point that the local authorities had to step in and play the role of the proud chicken‑herder.
Action Plan: Getting Back to 50 Chickens!
- Reduce the flock. The goal? “Only 50 chickens left on the block.” Think of it as downsizing a flock farm to more manageable numbers.
- Send 30 birds to farms. Those 30 chickens are now happily grazing on farmland, unplugging from the resident’s barbecue grill.
- Launch a “Be Kind to Chickens” campaign. Residents get to learn how to feed them responsibly—no stray chicken parties allowed.
- Trim the grass. Shave the hedges near houses to make it hard for the clucks to nest like proud homesteaders.
The Task Force That Brains About Birds
In March, the National Parks Board (NParks) set up a coordinated task force that takes a scientific, yet community‑centric approach to wrangling the chicken population. The lineup includes:
- Bishan‑Toa Payoh Town Council representatives — because local governance matters.
- Animal Concerns Research and Education Society — they bring the science behind carnivorous poultry.
- Sin Ming Court Residents Committee — the direct voice of the households who want quiet.
Extra Footnotes: Talk of a Huge Investment in Soundproof Windows
Just when things were already noisy, a resident decided to spend a staggering $7,000 on soundproof windows because the roosters’ crowing had become an unauthorized late‑night performance. It’s a testament to how dramatic the chicken conveyance can be.
Follow the feathered saga for more updates, and keep your windows closed if you’re in a chicken‑heavy zone!
