Emotional Support. . . Chickens!?

[808momof4]

I started on this journey to 1. Have yummy eggs, 2. Have an environmentally friendly way to kill the centipedes in our yard (thanks, Hawaii), and 3. Teach my kids something I always wanted to learn to do.

I had NO idea that taking care of these 9 chickens (4 weeks old this past Monday) would make me feel so much better. I have a few different Auto-immune diseases, chronic RA being one of them, and some other health issues that were really depressing me. But these past few weeks I have felt so much better. And I look forward to waking up in the morning (despite the chronic exhaustion).

I know the chickens don't have attachment emotions like a dog or cat would, but I feel enough of them for us all. LOL

 

[itspebbl]

I love hearing stories like yours! Chicken truly are a surprising source of joy and motivation, even if they are never as affectionate as cats or dogs. I'm so glad yours are helping you