Compromise, compromise, and compromise. Section off a smaller area. Ixnay on the ickenchay talk while you're around him. Keep your projects on the down-low. Don't draw attention to them. We had planned a five chicken flock; 4 hens and 1 rooster. The day we set-up our little coop we bought the little guys, that night I agreed to rescue another 5 plus a coop. Since I have raised it to 16 and almost got another 10 plus 2 ducks. So, I too have a problem with limitations... I just don't talk about it.....much.I have 11 chickens! I insist they free range the backyard and I check on them often. I really enjoy watching them, I admit I do obsess over them a little but.....I guess he doesn't like them pooping everywhere, but he doesn't have to clean up after them at all. I guess I talk about them too much. What can I do?