›Communities across Hawaii have been dealing with an influx of feral chickens for years, with the birds causing issues like early morning crowing, aggressive pecking, and damage to yards. Why it mattersThe feral chicken problem has become a major nuisance for many Hawaii residents, disrupting sleep and damaging property. The detailsProposed legislation would give residents more options to deal with the feral chickens, including allowing them to kill the birds. The feral chicken problem has been growing in Hawaii for about a decade, with a noticeable increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Jackson Sayama A Democratic state representative who introduced a bill to allow residents to kill feral chickens, arguing there are currently limited ways to get rid of them.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 25, 2026 12:12 UTC