[BussinSpain]

that my husband would let me have chickens again.  We had them in the UK and were over-run with eggs from about 8 Rhode Island Reds and about 4 Light Sussex, then along came a few Banties which were free to a good home, them a breeding trio of Black Marans.  The Marans did not last long as my husband spotted that one was a cockerel (I knew that but failed to tell him what I had bought)  He did say originally that there was to be NO COCKERELS!!!!!!!!!!! He used to be a Police office on strange shifts and did not want to be woken up by any cock-a-doodle-doodling!!!  The Marans then spent their days on a farm near by.  I WANT CHICKENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ANHBUC]

My hubby has that many hobbies that he wouldn't be able to say I couldn't have birds.  When I bought some turkey eggs for my broody to hatch I just told him that I had sorted out the Christmas dinner!!   

Well it keeps me out of mischief.   

[Aunt Sally]

that my husband would let me have chickens again. 

I'm sure your husband doesn't tell you what you can and can't do, leave him if he does 

It's a case of negotiation.  Just decide between you how many you need but NO cockerels.

If he says 0 and you say 8 then meet half way and get 4.

[JaK]

I agree with Aunt sally, even if you start with three, you can accidentally 'top up' a year done the line. 

[wighty]

Keep these men in check with a firm hand eh Aunty!   I would also like some but none means none in  this house.

[BussinSpain]

that my husband would let me have chickens again. 

I'm sure your husband doesn't tell you what you can and can't do, leave him if he does 

It's a case of negotiation.  Just decide between you how many you need but NO cockerels.

If he says 0 and you say 8 then meet half way and get 4.

Good starting point Aunt Sally - thanks:)

[Dawnuss]

Come on crack the whip bussinspain  my oh doesnt have a chance when it comes to what pets we have as anything we do have becomes my responsibility and he does usualy fall in love. Hr buys motorbikes I buy pets 

[pepsi100]

mmmm, I have seen a few problems when the partner is in the police force, they are so used to giving out orders, telling anyone what to do and expecting it to be done, if it doesnt arrest follows, this dont happen in a partnership or marriage, but they expect their word to be law

Its a domination thing for anyone in the police, that is why they like and do the job

I better not say any more

I hope you do get a few chooks though

[BussinSpain]

Pepsi100 you made me laugh   As long as every one of my sentences gets replied with a "yes dear" then all should be well....

[pepsi100]

Pepsi100 you made me laugh   As long as every one of my sentences gets replied with a "yes dear" then all should be well....

Glad it bought a smile then 

I still hope you get some chooks though

[snowdrops]

that my husband would let me have chickens again. 

I'm sure your husband doesn't tell you what you can and can't do, leave him if he does 

It's a case of negotiation.  Just decide between you how many you need but NO cockerels.

If he says 0 and you say 8 then meet half way and get 4.

I used to use that form of negotiation with the children over bedtime/pocket money,what time to be in by I used to say a ridiculously early/low number they said another,sometimes their number was less than I wanted,they went away happy they'd got it there own way,I kept them safe/well rested etc. Don't think they ever realised

[Aunt Sally]

...  I would also like some but none means none in this house.

Oh come on, Wighty.  You're feistier than that !

[Debbieta]

Maybe start with something bigger hmmm... sheep, goats . . llamas, donkeys.  Then look really disappointed with the inevitable no. .  then chickens will seems like a much better choice hehe..

[yaxley]

Maybe start with something bigger hmmm... sheep, goats . . llamas, donkeys.  Then look really disappointed with the inevitable no. .  then chickens will seems like a much better choice hehe..

Yer thats the way to do it start bigger ostrich or emu ...

[pepsi100]

Maybe start with something bigger hmmm... sheep, goats . . llamas, donkeys.  Then look really disappointed with the inevitable no. .  then chickens will seems like a much better choice hehe..

Yer thats the way to do it start bigger ostrich or emu ...

Oh, yes, get an emu egg, last one I saw on ebay went for £61, and it was BELIEVED fertile, now explain that when it dont hatch or the bill for it appears on the CC statement