Therapy Chickens

[chillchick]

This site is sure to be a great resource! Where were you thinking of getting the chickens, and where you thinking of keeping them in your own backyard or at the school?

I'm looking into both options. It doesn't seem likely that I'll be able to keep them at the school, but I'm hoping to do what I've done with the guinea pigs: I have a cage in the classroom and one at home - I bring them in and home each day.

 

[chillchick]

Hello! I am from Ohio and have a therapy rooster. His name is Shouty and we go around to many camps and events in the area together. He was hatched with a twisted beak and has always been a house chicken. Because of this, he thinks of himself AS a human and loves going to new places.

If you are looking to make certification "official", I would check out the Delta Society (Now called Pet Partners) to do that. I also have a friend of mine that runs a therapy RABBIT organization, F5RS Bunnies in Baskets. She would know more about certifying "unconventional" animals so to say. She has helped me a lot with Shouty.

One thing I would highly recommend is purchasing a "Hen Holster". It is the chicken equivalent to a flight suit. Most organizations require animals to be house broken, but because that is hard to do with birds, such devices are allowed.

Good Luck!

Shouty out on the job:
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[chillchick]

Thank you so much for the picture of Shouty (I absolutely love his name!!) and the information you provided. I was actually in contact with Delta Society - they're now called Pet Partners. I signed up and took their online course/assessment, but unfortunately, they don't certify chickens at this time. I'm going to contact your friend with the rabbits. I'm hoping to come up with some type of official certification to smooth the way for my chickens. Thanks again! I love what you're doing with Shouty!

 

[featherhead007]

Thank you for your encouraging words! I'm really hoping I can make it work!

My chickens have saved me thou$ands of dollars on therapy!

 

[featherhead007]

My chickens have saved me thou$ands of dollars on therapy!

OK, It didn't work perfectly...I'm still a little crazy! But now I speak chicken fluently !