Disabled chicken keepers

[boskelli1571]

Hello all,
I am looking for disabled chicken keepers. I am writing an article on disabled folks who keep chickens - something along these lines would help tremendously. Credit will be given to those whose ideas are used.
*how have you changed things to be able to care for your birds?
*name one thing that you could not do without.
* write a short piece on how you manage day to day with things like feeding/watering/cleaning etc.
Thanks in advance to everyone who responds, Sue

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

I could not do without my heated water bowls for my flock during the winter.
I refill them daily and are super easy to clean!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm a chicken keeper with a disability, so is my sister. I collect eggs, feed the birds, & breed the birds.
My sister takes care of the water.

I have ADHD, a certain learning disability, & another one that I just can't remember what is.

My sister has a psychological disability.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chicken community.

 

[sourland]

Have you tried posting a similar thread in the 'Family Life' section of the Social forum ?

 

[N F C]

This is an excellent article from one of our terrific members:
kids-with-disabilities-can-enjoy-chickens-too.68187

 

[boskelli1571]

This is an excellent article from one of our terrific members:
kids-with-disabilities-can-enjoy-chickens-too.68187

Agreed! Blooey is a great source of inspiration

 

[N F C]

Agreed! Blooey is a great source of inspiration

She's a gem alright!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Wilkinsbird]

I live with severe depression and anxiety that waxes and wanes. My birds give me a reason to go outside and do something. I constantly come up with projects that have to do with them. They also give me a sense of purpose. Sometimes I go overboard and get obsessive about their wellbeing (like right now with a runty chick), but the good outweighs the bad. I’m also a plant person for similar reasons. I feel appreciated, or at least needed, and that’s important to me. I don’t really have friends, so my pets (animal and plant) get all my attention.

I couldn’t do without my automatic door opener. I’d feel so bad if I couldn’t get out and they were stuck in the coop! Or if I fell asleep (I am permanently tired) and forgot to close them in for the night. It’s a lifesaver.