help! DH doesn't want chix...

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my wifers said it stands fer "Durr-Hubby" hmmmmmm
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Just show him that you honestly really want them and it's not a passing fad. It might take a while but if he sees you still want them in a couple mouths he might rethink how much you really want them.
 
Hmmm....welcome to the club. DH did not want me to get chickens AT ALL!!!!! I finally twisted his arm enough so that he gave in. He takes no part in their care and feeding at all (fine with me) and we bought a pre-fab coop so he didn't have to build one.

He has s l o w l y come around and does secretly like them I *think*! One crazy day recently (the kids and dog were acting up BIG time) he suggested that we get rid of the kids and dog and just keep the chickens!
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Mine kicked and screamed when I brought mine homw.... started as 1 house chicken... then 2, then a roo that needed a home... then some eggs.... LMAO I think I'm up to 30+ now... and when DH is stressed about work or life... he goes and sits with the chickens
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Not to say that we don;t still bicker from time to time..... but seeing how much I love raising them and knowing that I do all the grunt work... and HOPING they will start laying enough eggs to cover their feed, well, it makes him happy that we have them
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my wifey hates my chickens... and she fought me tooth and nail and still complains about them and the 20 dollars i spend a months on feed. oh man she flipped when i went out and blew 300 bucks on lumber, lol but i had to build them a house . my only wish is i built a bigger one so i could have a few more chickens.
 
I plan on getting a coop for Christmas and thanking DH for it.
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I will be asking what kind of chickens would be best for dual purposes. I think I can get DH to enjoy the chix and their antics when he has had a bad day or even a strssful one. I can only hope. Thank you all for your input. I will continue to enjoy all feedback. Lori:)
 
Sorry, I forgot to ask a question. If I have a coop that is 4' x 6' how many dual birds will it hold or can I have? Thanks Lori
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The general rule for standard-sized chickens is 4 sq ft/bird inside and 10 sq ft/bird outside.

Sooooo, 4'x6'coop=24 sq ft/4sq ft/bird=6 birds

Then, for 6 birds, add a 6'x10' run on the back and you're all set!

Good luck!
 

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