What to do? Hubby doesn't want all 5!

[IroquoisEgg]

Wow, what an interesting thread! We went from 4-5 hens to 24 mostly pullets and chicks in less than a month! But-he knows that I am grown woman and trusts that I have a plan and I do keep the coop clean and everybody fed and watered and having plenty of free range time. It was HIS idea to get chickens, but mine to get a whole bunch of fuzzy butts!! He supports me and loves and sees how happy the kids and I are when we play with them and is happy to see that more than the fact that I have gotten carried away a tad with the babies! He has plenty of toys and hobbies and all that and I never say a thing about it. So, we have a respect for each other's enjoyment and that's that.

 

[gpamela3499]

You should have consulted with DH 1st. I just hatched 2 eggs out of 9 and my husband is still really mad. He did loosen up almost totally about the child I brought home in Jan and we now have legal custody of but 17 chickens is just to much and I really wish I had not gotten the eggs with out consulting him there would have been less conflict and that is always better in this stressful world. I can live with out the chicks not my husband.

PS I don't think most stores will take them back because they could now carry a disease or be otherwise unsellable. I would apologize and accept responsibility and not do it again. You might also state that you didn't think it would upset or you would not have done it.

 

[nanawendy]

This is interesting... I too am very strong willed. Done it all mostly by my self... (young widow, single mom) with few complaints. But NOW it is sure a lot more fun to have my DH of almost 25 years, Join in the fun. You will do what YOU need to do... in a respectful way, both for yourself and your DH. But I hope he knows how joyful, educational and resourceful raising chickens can be. It also brings our family together on so many levels. This is more than just 3 or 5 chicks. Sit down when kiddo is in bed and talk about what it means... to both of you.. Good luck

 

[Qi Chicken]

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If I'm reading this right I think you should bring home a baby and he'll forget all about those two chicks!!!!

 

[fishermans wife]

OK, nobody has mentioned that the minute he has his first "real" egg breakfast, he will be so grateful that you have enough hens to keep him in eggs that actually taste terrific, without the worry of having to eat those pale tasteless store eggs again. I guarantee with 5 hens it will be great - 3 hens...well, you would have to be supplementing store eggs.... just another "twist" for convincing!

 

[gpamela3499]

I am working on number 8 bringing him home in less than three weeks. Plus the 4 1/2 yo I brought home in Jan. He is the father to the youngest children and my older children (no longer living at home) cause a lot of stress as well. I take care of the hens with no help now but he knows that when I am in the hospital he will have to do it. I think even just 2 chicks was a straw that he felt he had to accept. I feel I should not have at least gotten his input before I got the eggs. (I am glad only two hatched and I think one is a roo.

 

[SkyWarrior]

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And what's wrong with welsummers?

 

[SkyWarrior]

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Eight children? 17 chickens are nothing in comparison.

Again, if your DH is mad over hatching eggs, then IMO, I think there's a deeper problem. I'm just saying...

 

[pkw]

I have 165 chicks. My husband doesn't care how many chickens I get just as long as I dont' bring home ducks, geese, more dogs, cats, goats or anything else. I can live with that.

 

[NHchicks]

Whoa. How do you name 165 chickens?