I Love My Chickens

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[NickyKnack]

Welcome to BYC!

Don't be shy now, make yourself at home.
I love your girls. Such pretty chickens you have there.

 

[sunflour]

Glad you joined us.

 

[WildDoeDeer]

Just 2 (I wish I had more though)

 

[Stormy Cashmere]

A lot of people might find this weird and ridiculous but getting chickens has really helped with my depression. They make me laugh and smile so much! They give me something to do and they are so much fun. They keep my spirits up. Watching them interact with each other and seeing their own personalities brightens my day. I love them not because they are so useful,but because they keep me from darkness. I never thought I'd be a bird person

 

[torilovessmiles]

A lot of people might find this weird and ridiculous but getting chickens has really helped with my depression. They make me laugh and smile so much! They give me something to do and they are so much fun. They keep my spirits up. Watching them interact with each other and seeing their own personalities brightens my day. I love them not because they are so useful,but because they keep me from darkness. I never thought I'd be a bird person

Of course that's not weird or ridiculous! Chickens are an animal, and animals provide emotional support for humans. The funny things they do can cheer you up, and they also give your mind an objective, and a sense of purpose. Taking care of them is something you have to do, because they depend on you for their survival. That helps in two ways, it forces your mind to focus on a task, and completing that task releases a flood of "happy hormones" to your brain. It our body's natural reward for doing things. The fact that they need you so much also helps you to realize your importance in the world.
This spring, I'm building my mom a small pond and getting her a few ducks, specifically to help with her depression! Whatever helps you, it is not ridiculous. It's awesome! I'm happy they're helping you!