My husband is being a jerk about my chickens...

[CritterHill]

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Oh man, oh wow. That's fantastic. I thought I was good at emotional manipulation, but wow. That's a whole new level.

 

[Reinbeau]

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Rich, you are destined to have a long and happy life together. No one thinks you're a wimp because you are loving and supportive of your wife. I'm very fortunate I have a wonderful husband who thinks along the same lines you do. He's no wimp either! Broad brushes are no good for anyone.

 

[CarlaRiggs]

I wouldn't argue with your husband about the chickens; it's better to agree with him.

Something as "I'm sorry, honey.... I know they're making a mess. I'll sweep it up for you right now. You're so sweet to have them in your way (kiss him about now)... I really appreciate it (hug about now)..... this is definitely why I married you" (big sweet smile about now) .

If you argue, he'll argue even more. Everyone digs their feet in and gets upset. Agree with dh, let him know that you appreciate the situation. Maybe make him some cookies or an apple pie. Although my husband really likes lemon meringue.

 

[Rte.66_chicks]

I am in agreement with those who try to de-escalate the problem and find ways to solve the problem to the satisfaction of both parties.

However, I realize that some individuals have a hard time cooperating or coming to consensus.

This makes me very glad that I have the kind of realationship I do, where we ask each other, talk things over, and come to solutions that both can live with.

I teach 7th grade, my DH works County Probation, and neither one of us can stand the drama that both groups seem to think life is made up of, so we go the opposite way.

 

[conny63malies]

I'm kind of lucky here, as long as mine gets his Harley parts and the animals aint stinky and they are taken care off, i can drag home pretty much anything i want. He bought our olest a RES and since our youngest loves pigs and we dont have a dog, he thought about buying a pig that only gets around 35lbs instead of a dog....Plus but shhh. dont tell hime he will get a Pug for christmas.

 

[2 Beauts]

My hubby ahd I will fuss at each other over the stupid trivial stuff, like everyone does. Then we'll kiss and say " love you.....anyways!"

Then we just go on with whatever we were doing.

 

[thechickenchick]

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OMG!!!! Too funny! Your post made me laugh out loud! I look like an idiot sitting in the office laughing all by myself, but that my dear was hillarious. It also is a great idea!!!

 

[FutureChickenMan]

 

[fallenweeble]

sorry to hear that things are tense between you and your hubby. that garage of his, is it full of tools and such? maybe ya'll could compromise and get him to help you build a special coop. that way he'd have his space and your hen would have hers.
i know, easier said than done right? but maybe . . .
in any case i hope your hen continues to do well under your careful care. thanks for helping her. i have a serama right now who has a "funny" leg. he does okay though, holds his own (and yup, i'm pretty sure its a roo.) he gets around just fine, but in his own sort of way. he even steals worms from the other chickens during the "treat time" feeding frenzy! ha ha.
i think that as long as they aren't in pain and can enjoy their food, time in the sun etc. "special" chickens can have a very good quality of life!
good luck with everything and hang in there!

 

[Beekissed]

I think I would smile sweetly, agree with him that the chickens are just way too much trouble and say that you are going to sell them and start collecting something that takes up less space and makes far less mess........like jewelry....very expensive, antique jewelry...and you will be needing the funds to do so.