[pierrem15]

If it's destroying your property, why not?

Are the Feds offering compensation for his destroyed chickens?

If not, t's an illegal conversion of private property to public use without compensation.

[bert]

While what you say sounds reasonable, it is not legal

[EVO X]

Are the Feds offering compensation for his destroyed chickens?

Wouldn't his deceased chickens be eligible for a tax write off assuming he is running a business or can he itemize the loss for losing a a back yard chicken or 2.