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Therapy Chickens Combat Isolation and Loneliness

August 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The therapeutic value of taking dogs to visit hospitals, special needs centers, schools, and nursing homes is well known. Even docile cats are now sometimes used as therapy animals, providing companionship, confidence, and a feeling of well-being to people in need.

Bethel Home Helping Hens

March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Chickens ride a growing movement of animal therapy in care homes. These gentle, low-maintenance birds bring back memories of farms and simpler times. Kristina Reser-Jaynes watched a …

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