Convincing Mom to Get Chickens: Part 2

[ponygal12]

Omg! Great letter! I've been trying to convince my Mom for months to let me get chicks. My dad and I grabbed a chick order form from our hardwear store today. Maybe will go a head and order them....heheh:yiipchick

 

[77horses]

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Thanks and good luck!

 

[77horses]

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Yes I've heard that even though their eggs are small, the yolks seem to be the same size as standard eggs. But since the egg is so small and the yolk takes up most of it, there isn't very much room for the egg whites.





I might suggest Silkies...I really want some, they are docile and adorable, they are fairly good egg-layers, they go broody, and they are generally friendly and quiet birds. And they are fluffy!!!!!

 

[sianara]

Silkies are docile and friendly but not the best egg layers. In my experience I got 2-3 per hen per week.

Sound like things are looking up for you, good luck. I hope it works out. Keep us posted.

 

[cluckers&quackers]

I would continue to do what you are doing, Occasionally bring the subject up. From a mom's point of view: maybe she is waiting to see if this idea "blows" over. The reason I say this is often times my kids will discuss things, and my way of finding out just how serious they are is to see if it "blows" over or does it remain a definite interest to them.

Based on things I have read in your posts, I believe you spend time with your dad? Have you made plans for how the chickens will be cared for during your visits to your dad's house? Maybe she is concerned she will have to care for the chickens while you are away?

I was also wondering, when you have pointed out the benefits have you mentioned that you can offset the feed costs some by feeding the household scraps? I know that many scraps can be added to the compost for disposal, but if you haven't already maybe you could point out to her that feeding the scraps also cuts down the household waste, that what otherwise might be thrown out gets fed to the birds that are in turn going to lay eggs for you to eat, so in theory what would be considered wasted food, in the end is not wasted at all.

Depending on how you think your mom would feel about chicks, maybe you could mention to her that bantams are very good setters and mothers, and that it would also be possible to let one set, so that you could sell the chicks so you would have less out of pocket expense for the feed

good luck with winning your mom over, sounds like your step dad is definitely interested, that could really be a good thing, maybe he could have a little "pull" with your mom if he wants them too, maybe, just maybe he will convince her.

I have some really pretty bantams, not sure the breeds but they are VERY small. I will see if I can get a pic, and post it if I can figure it out

I am hoping they will set on eggs. If that happens, and your mom agrees I would be willing to help you out with some chicks, if you are close enough to me

I am in Vermont.

 

[Bantimna]

77.....Good to hear your progress!

Little steps at a time....hopefully your mom will start to like your chook ideas

You are a talented letter writer...a very good one you wrote indeed.

 

[77horses]

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Thanks!

I do love to write stories and right now in school we are writing persuasive essays...just thought I would put a little of what I learned about persuasive writing into the letter. It obviously worked well on my stepfather!

cluckers&quackers- thanks for all the advice! I have mentioned that the chickens can eat any extra food so it wouldn't be wasted. And I'm thinking that if I can win my stepfather over more a little at a time, he may try to convince her, too, like you said.

sianara- thanks for the Silkie information! If we do decide to get any chickens, I will be sure to mention Silkies.

 

[Jeeper1540]

last year, me and my dad kinds snuck behind my mom and bought chickens. now we have 12 chickens and 4 ducks. once you get some, she will start to love them! i hope anyway

 

[NewClucky]

Trying to get 2 Chickens aswell, opposite situation for me though

Mum likes them so would be VERY easy to convince her but Dad a lot harder!!

I'm willing to pay the £300........ ANY HELP!?

Thanks in advance BackYard Chickeners

 

[Bantimna]

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£300 is quite a lot of money

in SA terms.
Hopefully your Dad will get convinced.

Sibone