[Vecten]

Poor hubbies.  They really don't stand a chance do they? 

There are some men who understand women, but of course, they are no longer hubbies. 

[poohpouri]

I was said no to hens when my wife asked. But eventually agreed, and wondered why We didn get them sooner,Has ur oh said why? I would make sure u have a  decen size run if your oh likes gardening as they will ruin the beds(we learnt the hard way) and agree who is doing what with regards to cleaning etc as suggested take him to a hen place and let him have a look

[Paul Plots]

"No more chickens!" my mother insisted......as we went out of the door, clambered in the old car and drove off.

"Just looking" my father assured her.

It was me who proudly carried the box of 25 day-old chicks in through the front-door every time.... but a 5 yr old can get away with all-sorts!   :happy:

Do you know any who might help. 

[jinty1911]

My Hubby had a pet hedgehog and it wasn't even allowed in the house    Just phoned him in London and asked why he let me get chickens and he said that I could have a Donkey in the back garden if it made me happy      But he knew I would get them anyway.  How about saying "I am getting chickens tomorrow.  Do you want a divorce now or do you want to wait till they start laying?"   

 

[Lindeggs]

Aaaww Jinty that's lovely (that your hubby wants you to be happy - not thae suggestion about a divorce!  :blink:)

I think you should test your hubby by having a donkey in the backyard when he gets back from London.

[Lottie Mary]

Jinty - I'm going to send my husband to yours for teaching!

[joyfull]

 

[jinty1911]

Poor hubbies.  They really don't stand a chance do they? 

There are some men who understand women, but of course, they are no longer hubbies. 

   That's why I'm on No 3   

[penninehillbilly]

Just phoned him in London and asked why he let me get chickens and he said that I could have a Donkey in the back garden if it made me happy

I'm still wondering why My OH agreed to goats, I think it's a case of 'anything to stop me complaining he's never here'   (doesn't stop me tho)

[andreadon]

I do agree that you can't just get them without his approval (not permission, just a grunt of "okay" will eb enough)

You need to get a book - there are loads on the shop part of this site, and read it, and get him to read it (leave it lying around in the bathroom, that'll get him to read it  )
take your family to a local farm, or to a chicken keeper who lives nearby.

tell his mum and dad that you are thinking about it.

buy some eggs from a gate (small chook keeper like us!), and when you cook them, comment about how creamy they are and how orange the yolk!