eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 OK I have to admit this. My husband has been away for a few weeks and is coming home at the end of the month. He does not know that I (we?) now have chickens . I've got a funny feeling he once said something about chickens involving "dead" and "body" but I'm sure I must have that wrong. He is neurotic about rats so I have been out and bought a bait box and poison (haven't put them out as no sign anywhere of rats - just a billion field voles and shrews which Poppy the cat has been slaughtering). I have a clean and shiny Chicube which I'm putting on its stilt tomorrow so it will be as vermin-proof as any coop could be. I have poo-picked the garden compulsively on the hour every hour (well - kind of) since i've had the girls and the garden looks tons better than it did the last time he was here (barring 2 little dust bath holes). Please tell me it will be OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 This sounds very familiar! MY OH went away on business and came how to three Orps and an . Silly man didn`t notice it for nearly 24hrs! My handy hint would be to get all the ironing done. MY OH was SO impressed with the ironing MOUNTAIN that I had gotten through that he didn`t really say much about the chickens.....despite having threatening me with certain death if i got any! Oooh...cook him something nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 how could he not fall in love with cochins The trick is to settle him down with his favourite beverage and watch them do something daft - I should think cochins running would be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 oooh i did similar with a dog. He wasnt happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Whenever I need to break something to my OH, I tend to make something up that is far worse first, then I tell him thats not true but and tell him the real thing, I think it softens the blow. Although, he has taken the "if she really wants something, I may as well give in first as last as it save on the agro" approach. Ironically, it was OH who really wanted chickens, I married a marvellous man (just don't tell him ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You could always try the 'what?...that old thing? I've had it ages, don't you remember? routine. Works every time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Scottish - No means er NO - spade's a spade & all that . ( once lived North so it rubbed off on us too ) .. er well . .Good Luck!!! Maybe a wee dram will help . . maybe a large dram for both will be better . . maybe you can pretend he's seeing things & he best go & lie down . .maybe you're looking after them for a friend & she ..well you'll never believe this but she absconded - emigrated Just maybe the thing is sweethert . .we have chickens, theyre not edible & its me & them or or or .. er . well anyway its me & them I did that once with a kitten, S U R P R I S E we shrieked in unison ( my accomplice - our daughter who also wanted a itten to add to our 2 cats, we'd always had 3 you see:) Ms Tillythinksyouresweetlyinsane ha ha oryouknowhe'sarealsoftiesweetieatheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Checklist: ironing special dinner crate of beer dog (oops - now that would be THE END) several wee drams massages Edited September 15, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Scottish - No means er NO - spade's a spade & all that . ( once lived North so it rubbed off on us too ) .. er well . .Good Luck!!! Maybe a wee dram will help . . maybe a large dram for both will be better . . maybe you can pretend he's seeing things & he best go & lie down . .maybe you're looking after them for a friend & she ..well you'll never believe this but she absconded - emigrated Just maybe the thing is sweethert . .we have chickens, theyre not edible & its me & them or or or .. er . well anyway its me & them I did that once with a kitten, S U R P R I S E we shrieked in unison ( my accomplice - our daughter who also wanted a itten to add to our 2 cats, we'd always had 3 you see:) Ms Tillythinksyouresweetlyinsane ha ha oryouknowhe'sarealsoftiesweetieatheart er .........no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 If it helps, I know that many a husband didn't want chickens but once they arrived and they started spending time with them have been completely won around Do you have children? If so you could say they are educational, so the children learn about eggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 If it helps, I know that many a husband didn't want chickens but once they arrived and they started spending time with them have been completely won around Yes my anti-chicken OH now feeds them a handful of pellets everytime he goes past which is often as i make him smoke in the shed And BTW.......I started with three and that was it, no more, i promise, I told him. We are at 16 now and he is fine with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 And BTW.......I started with three and that was it, no more, i promise, I told him. We are at 16 now and he is fine with them I love chicken maths, we started with 4, which OH thought was enough. We are now at 10, and OH is on about hatching once we have a broody, and rescuing more ex batts. Although, he won't let me get a Silkie and a Houdin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 And BTW.......I started with three and that was it, no more, i promise, I told him. We are at 16 now and he is fine with them I love chicken maths, we started with 4, which OH thought was enough. We are now at 10, and OH is on about hatching once we have a broody, and rescuing more ex batts. Although, he won't let me get a Silkie and a Houdin Chicken maths is the best kind of maths! Although I am breaking my own chicken math rule as I don`t feel at ease with even numbers I will have a talk with your OH Debs, drip drip drip about how great my Silkie pip is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 That's hilarious . I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he sees it (not that having chickens means you'll have flies, of course ). Make sure you report back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Do lots of housework and things such as massages for him before he notices.... that way he cant possibly be mad at you xx xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Tell him that it is a welcome home present and that it is rude to give presents back. Can't wait to find out what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Can't wait to find out what happens Neither can I! What I mean is - I want it over and done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Whenever I need to break something to my OH, I tend to make something up that is far worse first, then I tell him thats not true but and tell him the real thing, I think it softens the blow. Is there anything worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You could say that that is their temporary accommodation until the Walk in Run is built, the builders are booked and you have ordered 7 more chickens and a cockerel. That would probably be worse than a few Cochins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 You could say that that is their temporary accommodation until the Walk in Run is built, the builders are booked and you have ordered 7 more chickens and a cockerel. That would probably be worse than a few Cochins Well - you have it spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 And I DO wish I could have a cockerel! (I won't though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I can't wait for you to tell us his reaction......I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'll let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 If he's away so much, tell him they are there to protect you and keep you company.... Yeehhh that should do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yes - Specially trained ( by SCS - Special Chicken Services ) Guard Hens. Well known for deterring burglars. Cheaper than CCTV, and a burglar alarm. Tricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
