Hm how can I PROPERLY take care of a chicken?

[kellysmall87]

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[CluckyCharms]

It's not a snub, its reality and a suggestion of thoughtful evaluation.

When it comes to owning animals it is not about whether one "wants" to own them it is a careful consideration of whether or not one can care for them. It is a responsibility. It is research. It is great that the OP has recognized that and is attempting to better the situation. Kudos. I hope this is a learning experience and that in the future the research is done before deciding to buy an animal.

I think you can definitely give your chicken a good home if you want to.

I agree that it is fine to pose a question or respectfully propose that some thought should be taken into it, but to say "Firstly, if you don't want your hen you need to give her to someone that does." - is a snub, a lack of cordiality...especially when the OP gave no indication to anyone that they didn't want their bird. They even stated that in their second post. I guess (perhaps) I was just raised differently than others and I'm getting fed up of people hiding behind computers and saying things in such a way as to sidestep politeness.

 

[babychickenss]

Add on: sorry if I miscommunicated that, my rabbits do not live outside in a hutch - I suppose I would be planning on getting her an extra hen.

Also sorry no that is not the same chicken from before - sorry if this is too confusing

 

[kellysmall87]

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[babychickenss]

also @ kellymall87, I just want whats best for the chicken, you can say whatever you want I do realize that I have been irresponsible, but that is not helping me decide what is best for the chicken. I was not questioning keeping the chicken at first, I simply meant that I was not aware that keeping a chicken requires more than I thought, but not more than I can handle. When I said big mistake, I meant that getting just ONE was a big mistake since I now know that they need at least 2. Also thank you CluckyCharms

 

[kellysmall87]

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[ChickensRDinos]

I agree that it is fine to pose a question or respectfully propose that some thought should be taken into it, but to say "Firstly, if you don't want your hen you need to give her to someone that does." - is a snub, a lack of cordiality...especially when the OP gave no indication to anyone that they didn't want their bird. They even stated that in their second post. I guess (perhaps) I was just raised differently than others and I'm getting fed up of people hiding behind computers and saying things in such a way as to sidestep politeness.

First, that is not what I said. Do not use quotes if you are not quoting me.

What I said was honest and direct and what I feel is genuine advice. I was being serious in my tone because caring for animals is serious. I am not here to coddle or hand hold or say a situation is fine when it is not.

Please stop and consider your own tone before evaluating others.

 

[kellysmall87]

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[CluckyCharms]

Hiding behind computers? Are you for real? We are simply stating the options available to the thread starter. We didn't say that the thread starter didn't want the hen, but the thread starter is obviously having some trouble in deciding what to do about what they have taken on. We are just saying, that it is ok to give the chicken away if the situation is too problematic and in some respect, if they cant provide shelter and protection then that is perhaps their best cause of action in this case. Then I went on to write ways that the thread starter could keep the animal safe and secure and happy. Maybe you were bought up differently, clearly with a halo around your big head.

"are you for real?" perfect example of another snub, and completely unnecessary.
"maybe you were bought up differently, clearly with a halo around your big head" another example of arrogance, rudeness and another snub. I'm definitely no angel and I have no blinkin' halo, I make plenty of mistakes on a daily ...actually *hourly* basis. But - I do **try** to type things in such a way as not to sound like I'm bashing someone over the head with a brick, yes. And I certainly don't sling namecalling, insults and "You're a this or that or have a big head" toward other people on a public forum.

"that it is ok to give the chicken away if the situation is too problematic" - is not the same as saying "Firstly, if you don't want your hen you need to give her to someone that does". Had you stated it that way in your first post, rather than the way in which you said it...I wouldn't have said a word.

I guess perhaps I'm just out of my mind to wish that people would think about how their words might be interpreted by the reader before they type them.

In any case, please...go on with the conversation, I'll bow out.

To the OP - my reply: you're welcome, anytime.

 

[babychickenss]

I really do appreciate the fact that you people are helping me with this situation, and I believe that you are all intellectual people with a love for chickens perhaps working together is better than against.