Pooping 'bin chickens' are ruining one woman's life as up to 100 ibis perch in a tree next to her home and defecate on her roof through the night
- Daisy Quinn lives in the quiet suburb of Lynbrook in Melbourne's south-east
- At about 5.15pm, nearly 100 Ibis nest on a gumtree overhanging her backyard
- The birds defecate all over her house, backyard, clothes and even her two dogs
A woman claims her life has been ruined by dozens of 'bin chickens' who have carpet bombed her home with bird poo.
Daisy Quinn lives in the quiet suburb of Lynbrook in Melbourne's south-east, but at about 5.15pm, nearly 100 ibis nest on a gumtree overhanging her backyard after spending the day eating at the local dump.
Even though Ms Quinn cleans up the mess as best she can, the birds return every night and defecate all over her plants, washing on the clothesline, outdoor furniture and even her two small dogs.
Daisy Quinn (pictured) lives in the quiet suburb of Lynbrook in Melbourne's south-east, but at about 5.15pm, nearly 100 Ibis nest on a gumtree overhanging her backyard after spending their day eating at the local dump
Ms Quinn said living under a tree of defecating ibis is 'absolutely horrible' and has ruined her plans to renovate her home.
'I've got toxic poo all through my backyard. It's contagious. It's really bad for my dogs to be living here. Can't use the backyard at the best of times, trying to keep it clean,' Ms Quinn told A Current Affair.
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'It's frustrating because I'm trying to get my garden and household cleaned up and working on it for two years to repaint, redo the whole house and the garden itself is all completely covered in this white mess. It's just disgusting, and it makes me feel sick.'
Her neighbour, tradesman Brad Allsop, has also been dealing with the pooping Ibis' since he moved into the area.
Mr Allsop said he can handle the noise and cleaning up the mess, but draws the line when the birds defecate on his work van.
'It looks a bit bad as a tradesman going to a person's house or a customer's house and your vehicle's full of... poo,' Mr Allsop said.
Even though Ms Quinn cleans up the mess as best she can, the birds return every night and defecate all over her plants, washing on the clothesline, outdoor furniture and even her two small dogs
Ms Quinn said living under a tree of defecating ibis is 'absolutely horrible' and has ruined her plans to renovate her home
Both Ms Quinn and Mr Allsop have tried to contact the Casey City Council for help as the tree sits on public property.
The two residents claim they have received no assistance with their problem from their local council.
According to emails seen by A Current Affair, the local council passed the issue to the Depart of Environment, Land, Water and Planning who said they will investigate.
The DELWP told Ms Quinn she should attach a string to a pie dish and bang it so the loud noises discourage the birds from flocking to the tree.
Ms Quinn said she doesn't have a problem with the birds congregating near her property, but she just wants the gumtree branches trimmed back so they don't hang over her house.
The DELWP responded to further emails from Ms Quinn and they pushed the responsibility back onto the local council, saying that any modifications to the tree would need their approval.
'I've got toxic poo all through my backyard. It's contagious. It's really bad for my dogs to be living here. Can't use the backyard at the best of times, trying to keep it clean,' Ms Quinn said (stock image)
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