Chickens Making 'em 'Chicken'?

Villagers in Snettingham (Norfolk, UK) claim to be 'terrorised' by '100 feral chickens'. The birds roost in neighbouring woodland. It's uncertain how accurate this number is, but folk believe the population is increasing (hardly surprising, if there's sufficient food, water and nesting sites). Villagers maintain 'their' gardens (animals have no concept of human ownership), are being 'destroyed' (holes made in flower beds?). Folk also moan about being woken by birds, becoming vocal around 4am. They are also distressed that visitors, coming to see the chickens, leave them food. This, they say, is attracting rats, creating a health hazard. I don't suppose they have ever left any edibles outside, themselves? (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/26/out-of-control-flock-of-100-feral-chickens-torments-village-norfolk). It's all part of living in proximity to other species. Fortunately, the good folk of Snettingham don't have to cope with tigers, wild elephant or even feral monkeys. They might find these circumstances more of a challenge?