According to media reports, the wild rooster population at the Jalan Bukit Merah estate have reportedly increased and as such, have been causing nuisance to the residents residing there.
Shin Min Daily News reported that the residents living at and around Block 139 Jalan Bukit Merah have been so disturbed by the crowing of the roosters every morning for the last few months, that they have formally lodged a complaint with their town council.
A resident who lives nearby also shared a video of the roosters crowing very loudly before the break of dawn, stirring the residents from their sleep.
An 83-year-old elderly resident told SMDN that the roosters can get very loud and noise, especially so during rainy days, and they would make a lot of noise daily.
The residents also shared that over the last few months, the roosters have multiplied in their population, with the estimated numbers being about 10 chickens at the moment.
One of the roosters, according to a 48-year-old resident, has been crowing from 3am to 6am every morning for the last fortnight, resulting in the man unable to get enough rest following his surgery.
He also added that there is another wild chicken that would fly up a tree and crow every day; in the evening and at dawn, and the man said that he is at his wit’s end.
He also said that his children are also affected by the crowing, as they have to get up at 6am in the morning for school and the noise has made it hard for them to get enough rest, affecting their energy levels during the day.
The Tanjong Pagar Town Council said that they have received complaints from the residents at the estate about the wild fowls and are looking into the situation.
They are working closely with NParks to manage the wild fowl population and have already started taking actions to rectify the situation as of last Tuesday.