BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 i went to chicken dave - the breeder yesterday, to help pick up some birds for friends, and i just cooed and aaahed over the wyandotte bantam chicks which he is bringing on (ready june), so i put my name down for 2 of them. i got home and hubby says no...........BUT i have got 6 weeks to work on him haven't i???? mind you he did also have another shock when i declared my ambitions for a large walk in run in the corner of the garden where nothing grows - so perhaps it was initial reaction what shall i do???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 give him time then just start planning. Talk about what you're doing as something that is happening rather than asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 If he's anything like mine, he'll throw a tantrum, think about it, and then agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 My dad loves the chickens - we all laugh at him running round trying to catch them! Talk to your husband about all the benefits of chickens, and how amazing they are, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 My OH was anti - chick - thats why it took a yr + to get them - now hes chtting to them and they come to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Also a fair amount of using female wiles - heavy sighing, mooning around and leaving magazines with pictures of urban chickens also helped. You could withdraw some favours also like cooking .I found all these helped - made me feel better anyway cant speak for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 hubby says no.. Him Indoors knows better than to say the word 'no' to me. He knows I'd do it twice, with k"Ooops, word censored!"s on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 My hubby says no, usually in a very soft voice Very ocassionally I take notice so he can stay happy in the knowledge that he is the head of the household but not very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 This face usually works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettec Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 That little face sums it up !!!! Be patient but persistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Suggest buying an emu or three - cry very hard when he says no - but then accept his decision. Then say, 'Okay, how 'bout 2 little bantams instead?' If he says no again, remind him that hens are a marginally cheaper hobby than other things. Have you tried writing to your MP? there's an election coming up..your story could end up in the Leicester Mercury, and you could be inundated by chickens Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Instead of 2, order 4..that would get one over on him & his tantrums! Just ignore him! Funny things aren't they...Other halfs! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hubby says you should go on strike. He's in a funny mood though today...too much coffee and too much time spent out in the polytunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 i like that blue face - can it be added to the smilies please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figarogir1 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Saying you want four should work - I threatened another baby when I wanted a dog and the other day I suggested getting a cow and OH obediently said what do you want a cow for why dont you just get a goat Now getting a goat was definitely his idea, he suggested it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 If you find the magic formula, let me know! DH still won't let me have two more chooks, despite the original deal being to get three and then get another three once I'd got used to looking after them. If you sort out what works, please post it here, coz I could do with some help. I was due to get more chickens this April, but so far no joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieR Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Loving the replies on here! What a devious headstrong lot we are. My OH says he knows better than to try and say no to me .... he knows I would just do it anyway! So thats my advice - just do it anyway. Then when he complains say "But you AGREED! Don't you remember? Honestly, you never listen to a thing I say!" then flounce off in a huff. (Smugly victorious) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 If none of the other suggestions work, put it to the vote on the forum and we can over rule him for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 i've put pictures on his wall on facebook, so he's under loads of pressure now!! especially from my chook loving friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincollins Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 LOL I just wait until my husband goes to see for months on end......and he comes back to whatever and doesnt care Has he got any trips away planned? if so I quick erection of a WIR and a few new girls is in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Whats all this 'he wont let me' business? Let you? He would rather you didn't get any more (for reasons unknown) Ever heard of the emancipation of women? The choice is 50% yours and as you are the ones who will be caring for them you get the final decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 If you do want to be more devious though go for the run first. Then just fill it, he won't notcie and he can't complain as the new girls won't be taking up more space in th garden anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 My OH hates me whingeing and when at full throttle I whinge for Britain and the Commonwealth. its taken a yr to get my chucks but it was worth it. Keep whingeing hon - you'll get there in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 My OH always said no and then he left me for someone else. The first thing I did was buy an eglu and 3 chickens - I am now sitting waiting for my cube The chooks are much nicer Probably a bit extreme way to go though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Just reading this thread has made me thankful for my great OH. He loves the hens as much, if not more than I do. (If that is possible). I have to say though that I would JUST DO IT if I were you. Will he be looking after them? I think not! When he tastes the eggs and see's their antics he will melt for sure. So get on with it girl and get those chooks. You will be doing the man a favour I also used to live with someone who always said no...... Not anymore thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
