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Neighbour keeping livestock

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RattyRatRat · 17/08/2025 10:50

Not sure if this is better in legal or property…

My neighbour is keeping livestock (goats, pigs, chickens), since the introduction of the livestock we have become infested with rats. I believe the rats are being attracted to the area due to these animals. We are currently working with a pest control company to try and stop the rats getting into my house. It’s been a stressful few weeks with rats literally running through the house and it stinks

My question is are you allowed to keep livestock like this? And who would I report it to? I can’t find a relevant section on the local council website. The neighbouring property is a commercial business if that makes a difference.

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ByQuaintAzureWasp · 17/08/2025 22:29

RattyRatRat · 17/08/2025 15:42

I can’t see a page where you can report issues like that on my local council page, just how you can book pest control for your own property. I’ll have a look at my home insurance - we’ve already spent around £500 and still not rid!

Would come under Environmental Health

JohnofWessex · 19/08/2025 23:09

Any updates?

TheGreatWesternShrew · 19/08/2025 23:12

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/08/2025 10:58

I know my last house had something in the deeds which forbade the keeping of pigs.

Same we’re not allowed any ‘fowl’, pigs or snakes oddly.

RattyRatRat · 02/09/2025 13:13

Nothing to update as such - it’s currently with the ‘investigation team’ and I believe they have been given a time frame in which to make changes.

We’ve still got rats, caught 9 of the little buggers in the kitchen this week.

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