Response to husband and chickens

Patty: I'd better hide your post from my husband! He was raised in farm country, but in town. He worked while growing up on several different farms, including cleaning/debeaking/shipping chicks. His brothers won't even eat chicken to this day after that summer! Les (my hubby), is finally getting into the swing of things and getting used to the animals as we get them. I'm working on him to accept the idea of a couple goats this summer, and maybe a couple beef calves. Our biggest problem is having a relief feeder when we need to be gone for a few days. What do you do? In our area, there just aren't a lot of people willing to come feed/water/clean for anyone else, even if they are paid. Some are too elderly, or work hours that don't permit them to be here when needed. Kids live too far, so not many options. Jan

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