Frustrated and sad

[egglicious]

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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.

 

[diverkell]

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.

 

[Marcymom3]

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.

 

[satay]

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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.

 

[birdygal]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and replies. I am thinking on it all.

 

[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.

 

[birdygal]

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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.

 

[Davian]

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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.

 

[GAchick]

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