How can I convince my parents to let me have a few chickens?

I'ts mainly my mom, but my dad says no because my mom says no. I have the time, and money, and space, and it is legal to have them where I live. What can I say to convince them in letting me get a few chickens. (and yes, i have taken care of every one of my animals, plus buying the food and litter and stuff) And no rude remarks please. Thank you.How can I convince my parents to let me have a few chickens?
Hi Lillian,


First of all I suggest you talk to your parent's openly. I want chickens, and a whiny why not is not going to convince them. Another thing that will convince them is you respecting their space, not hanging on them every three seconds, but yet consistency so they know you are serious and really care about chickens.





Chickens actually make great pets. We currently have 50 of them, and are due to get 30 chicks any day know. I suggest getting bantams if you want a few, maybe combined with a few egg layers if you want a few eggs. Bantams (mini chickens) come in every imaginable shape and size and lay small eggs) To get a good overview of different bantam breeds try http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com If you get egg layers I suggest black stars http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/鈥?/a> They are very friendly and lay nicely. Of the bantam breed's I'd go for http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/鈥?/a> (or their sister breed Mille Fleur) or http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/鈥?/a> The breeds I've suggested are very tameable and lay fairly nicely. Some other breeds that would work well for you: New Hampshire Reds, Brahamas, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpintons





If you don't have a large property, don't want to build a large coop, and have a fairly mild climate, suggest to your parents getting a cage similar to the one shown here: http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/鈥?/a> You can buy one, or use creativity and build your own. You'll need a nest box for every five hens and at least two. Try your local library for books that would go farther into the housing subject. Making a moveable house means they can get some grass and fertilize your lawn, though that might be a bad thing : )





Chickens actually don't need much work, besides changing water every day and checking the feed, along with picking eggs. This can really be done once a day and will take about five minutes. Buying roosters is not something I suggest for you, as a small flock is easily beat up on by roosters, plus they can turn mean easily and they will crow. Hens can be noisy, but they are less likely.





The best way for you to buy chickens is to contact your local FFA advisor, extension office, or go to a fair and talk to some exhibitors. Find someone who has some extra hens. They may want you to pay for some birds, and it will probably cost about $5 per bird.





I hope you get some, because they are wonderful, really truly. We have a little batam rooster who sits on our should and crows, and hens that kids will pull around in wagons. Just hold them lots!How can I convince my parents to let me have a few chickens?
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It took me 10 years before I got my dog. You just have to wait and pray. You have to wait and see if God is saying, ';No.';


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My grandma has chickens and they don't stink, but they do take a lot of work. And they do tend to go in other's yards. You can build little pens for them or clip their wings. Chickens get rid of bugs too which is nice in the summer. They do take a lot of work and if you have cats your cats might eat them. If you don't like lots of birds around chickens scare most birds off except hawks. Hawks will kill your chickens.


Good Luck
It is a lot of responsibilty. But if you want them that badly, tell them you are lonely.
Tell them that you can make money by taking them to chicken shows. My uncle seems to make quite a few dollars doing that.
get a poultry catalog and show your parents pictures of exotic bantams. (which are most profitable and good beginner chickens)don,t whine or nag at your parents but keep talking about poultry, research poultry,ect. my personal preference is old english game bantams which is a very good choice they are very hardy, small and come in many color varieties.i suggest you investigate this breed.i have sold fertile eggs for twenty five cents each.