So hey, if there's anyone out there looking for a hard working, want- to- make -a self- reliant- farmstead- work woman.....lol
first he let me get a budgie... then a cat... then I talked him into another cat and another budgie... then he finally agreed that the time was right and we could get some chickens. 8 of them. well, I drooled and gushed over our Meyer hatchery catalog so long that he [at long last] told me that he [finally] realizes that this means something to me... and he told me I can get more breeds other than the original Orpingtons and Australorps. 
the "eight" turned into "thirty". so, sometimes I have to give him time to think through my ideas, and if we can stay level headed and talk through things, it goes much better than if I just run all over him and nag and disrespect him. so YES, he is supportive, but he probably wouldn't be if I hadn't been careful how I treat him through it all!! he's even warming to the idea of me raising some Bantam breeds. 
I know I've already posted but, uh, can I just answer NO..HE IS NOT. HE IS JEALOUS..OF CHICKENS
like you said earlier - i think my hubby is tired of hearing about the animals too. when his eyes start glazing over i know I'd better change the subject. Lol!
And to beat it all the guy calls today after seeing some of dh's stuff and gives him a quick pay hauling bit for tomorrow! I will be bringing this up EVERY TIME he says something about my chickens, especially since what he will be doing pays more than egg sales;-)
Why on earth do you need 30 chickens?I am a stay at home mom, and I love my children, but animals are a de-stressor for me! I love all kinds of animals and if it was up to me we would have a zoo -- complete with Elephants. but as it is, I've got an awfully slow start toward my zoo, due to a very level headed husband who understands that I do have limitations, and he looks out for my sanity, even if I don't.first he let me get a budgie... then a cat... then I talked him into another cat and another budgie... then he finally agreed that the time was right and we could get some chickens. 8 of them. well, I drooled and gushed over our Meyer hatchery catalog so long that he [at long last] told me that he [finally] realizes that this means something to me... and he told me I can get more breeds other than the original Orpingtons and Australorps.
the "eight" turned into "thirty".so, sometimes I have to give him time to think through my ideas, and if we can stay level headed and talk through things, it goes much better than if I just run all over him and nag and disrespect him. so YES, he is supportive, but he probably wouldn't be if I hadn't been careful how I treat him through it all!! he's even warming to the idea of me raising some Bantam breeds.
I'd rather 30 chickens then spend $300 on a shopping spree in the mall, or make payments for 10 years on a new car. It's just all where priorities are I guess. 
Haha I wish my hubby were so on board. It takes him forever to get to work on anything animal related!My husband is very supportive. In fact, we're in the midst of converting a large doghouse into our 2nd coop & run so we can get 5 new pullets...we already have 5 laying hens. I brought the doghouse home this afternoon, and he immediately started working on repairs and modifications as soon as he got home from work. I think he's as excited as I am about adding to our flock.
