I need a very cunning plan

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2008, 18:39 »

It didn't even occur to me to ask Worzel if I could get some chickens. I just told him when they were arriving

His response was "but I don't like birds (except wild ones).

You've guessed it, he now makes more fuss over them than I do

bedifferent · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2008, 18:42 »

would you suggest garlic granules in food or water or the fresh stuff?

Wildeone · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2008, 18:46 »

Hi Aidy!

Have you thought about Rescue chooks - not many women can resist an animal that needs a little extra TLC. Or do what i did with my OH and go ahead buy the coop and stuff then just vaugely mention thats its going to happen like it or lump it :shock:

He loves them and even got excited about them 3 hours before they arrived - right up to that point he was still reluctant. :roll:

mumsy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2008, 20:55 »

Quote from: "babe"

and im sure there's someone else on this forum (mumsy) who has seen something similar

Yes it really does happen :!:

babe · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2008, 20:58 »

Quote from: "mumsy"

Quote from: "babe"

and im sure there's someone else on this forum (mumsy) who has seen something similar

Yes it really does happen :!:

maybe its just a suffolk thing :roll:

babe · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2008, 20:58 »

Quote from: "babe"

Quote from: "mumsy"
Quote from: "babe"

and im sure there's someone else on this forum (mumsy) who has seen something similar

Yes it really does happen :!:

maybe its just a suffolk thing :roll:

like frog tennis :oops:

mumsy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2008, 21:23 »

You do mean this of course

babe · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2008, 19:07 »

Quote from: "mumsy"

You do mean this of course

of course thats what i meant

what else could it be :roll:

Aidy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2008, 19:29 »

Ok, subject came up again,I thought I had found a weak spot, she mentioned if we won the lottery she would love to have a farm, bingo, counting on this so I said well lets get some chooks and have a mini farm. What I was'nt banking on was the reason she dont want them in the garden, next door had two geese, one night a fox got in and made a bit of a mess, she dont the kids to wake up to the same sort of slaughter that happend to them. I can see where she is coming from but I am sure we could build it fox proof but I know it will take a lot of convincing.

babe · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2008, 19:33 »

oh dear aidy, she does have one helluva point there.

i wouldnt have wanted any little ones to see my garden after the fox paid a visit.

poultrygeist · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2008, 19:34 »

Good move Aidy !

You can do the fox proof thing with a bit of outlay and care.

Just needs enough 19g wire mesh to enclose the area with a skirt or slabs round the edge plus enough height and Bob's a family member.

You can even give them the garden under supervision or leccy fence.

Rob

wighty · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2008, 20:32 »

I've beentold there is no objection I can have them if I want it's down to me andnow (must sort out my space bar) I don't know can I give them the time they need

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