In a bizarre incident that has left residents of a Singapore HDB in disbelief, a woman discovered whole chickens suspended from a laundry pole outside her unit on October 28. This unusual sight unfolded at 642 Rowell Road, located in the bustling Jalan Besar district.

The woman, who was taken aback by the sight, promptly shared her experience along with photographs to the crowdsourced news platform, Stomp. The images depict the sizable chickens dangling from the balcony of an upper-floor apartment, raising eyebrows and questions among onlookers. "This one really caught our eyes; amazing!" she remarked, though her fascination quickly turned to concern as she observed liquids dripping from the chickens onto the freshly laundered clothes hanging below.

"Is this even legal for the poor hen?" she wondered aloud, expressing disbelief at the treatment of such food items. Alarmed by the potential health risks and the unsightly situation, she reached out to the Jalan Besar Town Council, who acted swiftly in addressing the issue.

The town council promptly visited the residents in question, who complied and removed the chickens shortly after their intervention. However, this isn’t the first case of food items being hung outside flats, sparking complaints from neighbors.

Just last year, another incident made waves when a resident in Bukit Batok hung pork belly outside their kitchen window, resulting in soy sauce drips staining a neighbor's clothing. Bob Tan, the affected neighbor, took to the COMPLAINT SINGAPORE Facebook page to voice his frustration, stating: "My neighbour hangs pork belly outside the flat’s kitchen window and dirty all my just washed clothes with soy sauce." His post drew widespread attention, with many urging him to file complaints to various authorities.

Such situations raise important questions about community living and the responsibilities that come with it. As urban areas in Singapore continue to grow, residents are reminded of proper etiquette when living in close quarters.

Whether it’s chickens or pork bellies, this latest incident serves as a reminder to be mindful of neighbors and maintain hygiene standards. Stay tuned as this story unfolds — and who knows what quirky behavior will emerge next from the residents of Singapore!