Nicola O Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 We were talking about ideas to fox proof the garden and I was explaining a few ideas that I had, when she said................ Wait for it.............. "This hen keeping hobby is getting very expensive....isn't it time you gave it up and got rid of them" Nicola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 oh! oh! oh! What a shock! did you gentley tell here that they were here to stay?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm allergic to dogs, so we thought we would get chickens firstly because I wouldn't be allergic to them and they would be cheaper..... How very wrong!! But they can't go You keep them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I dread to think how much I have spent on my lot My poor husband learned not to mention it some time ago bless him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 It is rare for women's hobbies and past times to be expensive and require large amounts of expensive equipment. I did a study on it at college....mostly men have things like fishing, golf, trains and sports, which require lots of expensive kit...whilst women have hobbies which don't! I suppose chickens love is the exception..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Should I grab the pitchfork and flaming torches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Just think of all those lovely FREE eggs !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pets that give you free food are great! Cats and dogs just don't give you eggs. Well, none that you'd want to eat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalin Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oh wow! What a thing to say!! I'm curious what your reply was?! It is costly somehow, It could be cheap though, I think the expense is partly due to obsession.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Well, you can choose your friends but not your relatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Rest assured, it was quite clearly (and firmly) explained to her exactly what I thought of that idea . Nicola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 bet you won't ask again Just tell her dad can pee round the garden it'll be cheaper and tell her that womens wee works as well so she may like to join him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Blimey. Am flabbergasted that she would think it any of her business. Sorry to be blunt. Or was she jesting. Yes, that'll be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 bet you won't ask again Just tell her dad can pee round the garden it'll be cheaper and tell her that womens wee works as well so she may like to join him Nice one Plum. I'd cross your mum off the egg beneficiary list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Blimey. Am flabbergasted that she would think it any of her business. Sorry to be blunt. Or was she jesting. Yes, that'll be it. In my mum's eyes, anything in my life is her business . I don't think she was jesting, but now I've explained my feelings on the matter I know she won't mention it again Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Its as expensive as you choose to make it. If you are sensible and only keep a few Hens, its not expensive at all! If you're like me and come down with Morehens Disease, its gets more pricey as more food, bigger housing etc... Resist! And get treated quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 HOBBY Does she not realise your hens are a way of life no less !!!! I am shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Time to review your contract with the maternal unit??????????!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) I hope you explained that there is no known cure for MOREHENS desease and they havn't got a vacine for it yet. How insensitve of her to mention giving it up. Edited January 23, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 People spend thousands on pedigree dogs, or horses, yet you spend a lot on chickens and people think you are barmy I'm proud that I spend so much on my girls it proves my love I'm glad I have lost track on how much I've spent, its runs into several thousands When my grandad died and left all his grandchildren some money with the instructions to "buy something nice" my cousins bought a nice watch or a piece of jewellery.... Me, it's getting WIR 2, however, I know that he'd be really chuffed with that as he loved the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm still trying to keep the total cost of 'running' my girls from my hubby! But should he ever suggest they're becoming an expensive hobby, I'll have no trouble reminding him about his ie. windsurfing, skiing, various racquet sports etc. all of which aren't cheap either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Oh my! My chickens are my children, my pleasure & my sanity! My hubby is as bad as I am - our chickens are priceless & he also wants pigs, ducks etc! My mum & dad love the chickens too. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I sell some of our girls eggs to friends and the money buys their feed each week so that kind of cancels out all that we paid for the henhouse etc. doesn't it ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 This is slippery slope - I got the same response about 6 years ago from my mum... I decided to help cover some of the costs of keeping chickens by breeding a few - I figured it was a way of getting replacements when my girls got older...... Oh well we went from 1 house and 6 chickens to - nearly 30 houses, no idea how many chickens! A shop to sell a few bits and bobs (again to keep costs down) .... need I go on..... But you know its become a way of life and no way would i have it any other way... and remember should you ever decide to stop keeping poultry if you have an omlet house chances are you will be able to sell for more or less what you paid for the coop! ( i think of it as a loan for life for free! - well almost!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Well, you can choose your friends but not your relatives we must of spent a fortune aswell but there are so worth it, your mom will see as the times goes on! my oh nevers says anthing he knows all our animals are my pride and joy, and as we have'nt got kids i have to spoil them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
