"enjoying" vacation????

[seminolewind]

I went to visit my DD for a week, and missed my chickens terribly, and couldn't wait to get home. How do you get soooo attached to chickens that you dislike being away from them. Am I nuts?

My DH wants to buy a camper now, I'm wondering if its a good idea. I feel like a nut but I can't help it.

 

[Southern Gardener]

I'll be taking a week in July - I hate leaving my animals but my mom and dad who don't live far will be taking care of them so I know they will be in good hands.

 

[gritsar]

Since we couldn't find time for a vacation to Florida this year, the only trip I have to look forward to is the bike rally in Hot Springs in September. I WILL be going and the chickens and all the other critters will be just fine. Besides, just like with human kids, I'll be a better mommy after some time away.

 

[chickenannie]

Since I moved to a farm, I feel a LOT less need to take vacations -- I feel like I live in a quaint village in Tuscany as it is! Sunshine, fresh air, nature, chickens roaming, awesome organic food and fresh milk, breezes blowing through the trees and the hammocks.

 

[frankenchick]

the following exchange took place at our house a month ago:

DH: The trouble with having a lot of animals is that it's harder to get away.

ME: Why would we want to do that?

I agree with Chickenannie . . . I love being at home.

 

[WillsMama93]

I was just asking about this very topic today in the chat room.. I am hopeing to go to Arlington for the Scottish Festival in 2 weeks, and I am worried sick about leaving my babies behind!! They are still in the house in a big brooder, and I know they will be ok for 2 days... but I still worry so much. My other animals I know will be fine.. but If I could convince my aunt to let me bring them with me, I would... but I bet my car would be stinky after a 3 hour drive with 7 bantie chickens!!

Talked about poop! Just imagine the MESS!

 

[amystours]

Vacation? Wassthat? lol Can't get away here, either!!!

 

[HorseFeathers]

Vacation? This word is not in my vocabulary. At scool we get an extended weekend in the summer... about two months, actually... what is "vacaion"?

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

LOL I havent been on a vacation since I bought my horse three years ago! I just cant leave him! And it isnt like he wont be taken care of well. He is my boy.

I am the same way about my rabbits, cats and dog. Adding chickens wont make me any crazier

 

[seminolewind]

LOL, You all have such good points. I love being home. I have had horses for over 20 years. There's always some pet to worry about. I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes being home.
I do think I'd like to go on 2-3 day trips. That's what I think I could deal with, LOL