Don't judge what you don't understand!

[wekiva bird]

I know how you fill, I have family members are the same way. They have been back one time in 3 yrs. They just don't understand the care for for babies chicks.

 

[Anna_MN]

I never expected in a million years that this thread would get so many responses! Thank you for all of your advice, opinions, suggestions, and personal stories. All of you have definitely helped me out! I want to be happy in my own home, and if someone causes me to be upset in my home over something so silly, then they don't deserve to be there.

 

[gickelvolk]

Reminds me of someone who remarked about our dogs being in the house all the time..... They go outside at their wish. Spring & Summer the door stays open when we are at home. Winter and inclement days we gladly play "Door-Usher"....

Here's a great poem that may help inspire ya...


Dogs Live Here


My dog and I live in this house. You are welcome to come and visit me anytime but we have a few things that you must understand before you visit:

You must expect a few dog hairs to stick to your clothes. I vacuum and clean on a regular basis, but a Dog lives in this house too.

You may be licked and given a paw a few times but he does this because he loves people and wants to say "Hello", so if you feel that you are too good for his love then you may not feel welcome here because this is his home too.

My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those people who think ALL animals are dirty and smelly then you and I will probably have difficulty feeling comfortable during your visit.

If you don't like the sound of barking, then my home is not likely to be a pleasant place for you. My dog protects me by letting me know I have a visitor. Whether it be a friend or uninvited stranger. If you are a friend, my dog will consider you his friend too but if you are an unwelcome guest, my dog will protect me with his life as I would his.

Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would just be cruel.

When you walk in my home, be careful not to trip on a squeaky toy or a bone. These are my dog's little treasures and I will not take them away from him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they are worth more than gold.

You see, This is OUR home. We have been together for a long time. I raised him into a well mannered, beautifully behaved dog. I am proud of him.

I consider him my personal gift from God. He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As happy as he makes mine.

When you go home to your family, he stays here with me. A fine and loving companion. He is MY family and I wouldn't change that for the world.

When I was sick, he stayed right by my side as I did his when he was not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for. When no one else cared, my Dog did. He has given me nothing but pure joy and I love him endlessly.

So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for my best friend.
~unknown

 

[CaroleM]

Can I make a sugggestion? Just smile sweetly at your SIL, after all she's the one loosing out on all those wonderful eggs! Oh and just go selectively deaf - it really gets to those who just don't understand those of us who love our hens (and our cats). If we know someone does not appreciate our animals, we have a simple solution - they don't get invited to our home, no matter who they are. Problem solved, they have nothing to moan about either directly or indirectly and we have the joy of your pets - we (and you if your take this path) win both ways!