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post #21 of 29
10/26/11 at 1:51pm
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Thank you for the replies. He was out taking care of them this morning. Has to be his idea. You have all been so kind and great that you took the time to give me your opinions. I myself have thought of calling the humane society, just to shake him up. I do not believe they are in a state where they would do anything about it, but just the way he acts about it sometimes concerns me. He apologized yesterday and told me he will not get attached like me because of what his parent's did to his animals. Sent the boys down the street to a neighbors and paid someone to shoot all their pets and lied about it when they came home from overnight. My husband was heartbroken and only like 4 years old. The other neighbors told him the truth. They are terrible people.   th


It just goes to show that you can't really judge someone until you know what they've been through. That is awful. What kind of people would do that?

I wish you all the best.

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post #22 of 29
10/26/11 at 1:57pm

Okay, so you are allergic to the chickens so surely you can't keep one.  One is just as bad as a bunch.  Terrible for the chicken too.  If they are not getting proper care you need to find them a new home.  It doesn't say where you are.  If you post where you live  I'm sure somebody would love to have them.

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post #23 of 29
10/26/11 at 2:11pm

I am sorry that this has become such a problem for you and your family. Your health has to be a priority and if you don't take care of yourself, who will take care of your family??

It sounds like you and hubs have had a talk and things are a little better. His story is so sad! What kind of people would do such a cruel thing to their children? It certainly sheds some light on his attitude. Nevertheless, you do have these chickens and someone has to make some basic decisions about how they are going to be managed if you guys do decide to keep them.

It would be great if you could make it a family project and involve your children. You don't say how old they are, but if they are big enough, give them some of the responsibility for the chickens' care. IMHO, that is part of being a family. If you get rid of the chickens, I'm afraid it will cause lots of conflict in your marriage. I would be furious if my husband got rid of my chickens.

Good luck, and I hope this all works out for you.

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post #24 of 29
10/26/11 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by birdygal 

Thank you for the replies. He was out taking care of them this morning. Has to be his idea. You have all been so kind and great that you took the time to give me your opinions. I myself have thought of calling the humane society, just to shake him up. I do not believe they are in a state where they would do anything about it, but just the way he acts about it sometimes concerns me. He apologized yesterday and told me he will not get attached like me because of what his parent's did to his animals. Sent the boys down the street to a neighbors and paid someone to shoot all their pets and lied about it when they came home from overnight. My husband was heartbroken and only like 4 years old. The other neighbors told him the truth. They are terrible people.   th


I would think that would make him more sympathetic to animals not less.( like no one is going to take my animals away from me this time) I would still consider re-homing them. You can't look after them proper and he will only when it suits him is not a good thing for the animals. Sorry.


Edited by satay - 10/26/11 at 2:26pm
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post #25 of 29
10/26/11 at 5:10pm
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Thanks for all the kind thoughts and replies. I am thinking on it all.hmm

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post #26 of 29
10/26/11 at 6:19pm

Another thought did hubby ever find out as an adult why all his animals were killed? Was it becuase they were sick or the parents couldn't afford to feed them or were they just not nice people? Maybe if he can find out why it happened it may help him.

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post #27 of 29
10/26/11 at 6:33pm
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Originally Posted by satay 

Another thought did hubby ever find out as an adult why all his animals were killed? Was it becuase they were sick or the parents couldn't afford to feed them or were they just not nice people? Maybe if he can find out why it happened it may help him.


The mom kept letting all these strays they picked up in the house until they were overwhelmed so once the kids were attached then she had them taken care of. She still does this with other members of family. She needs to just say no before hand. A lot easier to deal with then the pain after you love the animal.

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post #28 of 29
10/26/11 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by birdygal 
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Originally Posted by satay 

Another thought did hubby ever find out as an adult why all his animals were killed? Was it becuase they were sick or the parents couldn't afford to feed them or were they just not nice people? Maybe if he can find out why it happened it may help him.


The mom kept letting all these strays they picked up in the house until they were overwhelmed so once the kids were attached then she had them taken care of. She still does this with other members of family. She needs to just say no before hand. A lot easier to deal with then the pain after you love the animal.


Sounds like a case of a borderline hoarder.

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post #29 of 29
10/27/11 at 3:21am

Davian, that's just what I was thinking.  Only not borderline.

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