How do I get my dad to get me chickens????

[chickenfan22]

How am I supposed to get my dad to get me chickens?! I have been asking him for the last 3 months and all he says is"NO" and nothing. GRRRRRR

All I want is five!!! Any suggestions??????

 

[clairabean]

Well. As a parent, I would want the facts layed out for me before I make such a huge decision. The pros and cons. I would also want a huge commitment from my child, making sure she/he knows the responsibilities involved. And a game plan.

Chickens are a big commitment. You will need to give them attention everyday, from checking feed/water to collecting eggs. Every few months a big maintenance is needed on the coop- mucking out or refreshing litter. And that is all before thinking of the cost- start up up and continuing feed.

I don't know where you live, but in some cities chickens are forbidden. A major fine and confiscation can be involved.

Five chickens are the same as ten in my book. Same amount of work.

 

[jacyjones]

Does he like eggs? Appeal to his stomach and that may work. Stress that you will all be eating such fresh produce that you know is really healthy and that you will know exactly where they came from. Tell him you will do the work and help to pay for their food. How old are you? Does your dad know you won't get tired of the work? Think about why you are so keen and make sure you will want to do your share. Good luck!!

 

[rearrolled]

im a dad of 2 and would say yes but make that they are cheep to start of with what i did when i was a kid.

start with 5 slowly get more, when he said no i would sell what iv gained and get better breeds and keep doin that

he never new

 

[ranchhand]

Research, not emotional pleas without a maturely thought out and well presented plan.

Truthfully, if Dad in not on board with it, it will be better to wait until you are paying for them. Do you have a job?
(Don't post your age, just answer yes or no.)

Are you going to build a secure coop and run or are you counting on him doing it?

He may not want to assume the expense and labor involved.

And the one question that gets missed a lot - are chickens legal where you live?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

One thing that has not been mentioned is to respectfully ask him why he says "no." Get his list of reasons for not wanting them, then you can respectfully answer each reason. Make sure to NOT have an emotional discussion, but one where you are in a fact-finding mode.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Just do like I did...


If daddy says no... go ask mommy.

 

[StevenW.]

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I thought I was the only one that did that

 

[Judy]

If you are a teen and have ever been provided with a pet you asked for, did you really do a responsible job of caring for it? So many kids do not, it's almost a standing joke. How would you demonstrate that you would be more responsible this time? Or just that you would be responsible if these would be your first pets? Are your parents presently caring for any pets, or helping in their care?

I agree, a calm discussion is in order.

 

[cafarmgirl]

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Ditto. Unless you already have a place to keep them the initial start up cost's in building a decent, secure coop and run can cost some $$$$. Or maybe he's doing what I do when my kids ask me for a critter. I wait them out and see if the interest continues. My youngest had to wait over a year for his two rabbits! During this time there were a lot of conversations about his commitment to caring for them as well as the expense of feed and housing etc. Regardless, you need to speak with your father about his reasons.