---
title: "Woman upset to see workers chasing chickens in Yishun: 'Hen trying to rescue the chicks'"
url: "/trending-now/i-felt-very-bad-elderly-woman-upset-after-witnessing-workers-chase-chickens-estate"
published: "2025-11-17T09:33:12.000Z"
updated: "2025-11-19T04:18:05.000Z"
section: "Trending Now"
authors: ["Alicia Chua"]
tags: ["chicken","town council","nee soon","Viral (Social Media)","wildlife"]
---

# Woman upset to see workers chasing chickens in Yishun: 'Hen trying to rescue the chicks'

*An elderly woman shared that she was disheartened after witnessing a scene involving workers trying to catch a family of chickens.*

An elderly woman said she was left disheartened after witnessing some workers trying to catch a flock of free-roaming chickens.

She also claimed the men were “rude” to her when she spoke to them.

In a Facebook post, she described seeing a hen, rooster and several chicks dashing off. Photos she shared indicated that the incident took place in a Yishun HDB estate.

"Poor hen and rooster. The hen and rooster running away. Hen trying to rescue the chicks," she wrote.

"As a senior citizen, when I saw these, I felt very bad."

![](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/ee66b2286bd750cba6353ea971a61da449485a526ce5de745ad733aa1c1a1185)
*PHOTO: SUMATHY PACKRISAMY/FACEBOOK*

Some pointed out that it's illegal, while others speculated that the workers were simply carrying out instructions.

"I suspect sometime they might be instructed to catch the chickens," said a user. Another added: "I guess it because some residents complained about those fowls."

Another quipped: "Maybe they hungry, cannot afford to buy KFC."

Some urged a more compassionate approach, saying the chickens should be allowed to live peacefully in the neighbourhood.

"Let them be among the nature and our already concrete jungle. Let’s all be a gracious society and live among all living things on earth," one wrote.

Many defended the workers, with one noting that they have “yet to come across a Town Council worker that is rude".

Another summed it up as the challenge of balancing animal welfare with residents’ complaints: “Managing wildlife in shared spaces is never easy, but he workers are just doing their job.”

## Balancing needs a "work in progress": Town Council

In response to Stomp’s queries, a Nee Soon Town Council spokesperson said it will continue to monitor the situation and engage residents, noting that "balancing different needs in a shared community space is and will always be a work in progress". 

“Chickens are a familiar sight in many parts of Singapore,” the spokesperson added. 

“Our priority is to maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for all. It is also important that our team on the ground, including our conservancy workers, is able to carry out their duties professionally.”