{"id":63520,"date":"2018-11-14T19:37:58","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T19:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellvyl.com\/death-abs-smoothies\/?p=63520"},"modified":"2020-06-09T07:50:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T07:50:42","slug":"life-is-coping-new-types-of-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellvyl.com\/media\/life-is-coping-new-types-of-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"LIFE IS COPING &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; NEW TYPES OF THERAPY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes\u2026Therapy Birds Are A Thing and Here\u2019s Why<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By now you have heard of service pets or comfort animals. \u00a0The most common of these furry friends is a therapy dog. You may have seen therapy dogs on the subway, wearing vests or harnesses that say \u201cdo not pet\u201d to let you know that they are working. \u00a0The newest addition to the service pet category is the \u201ctherapy chicken.\u201d \u201cWhile many people view chickens as something to be barbecued, there is evidence that chickens have high intelligence and can easily create personal bonds with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care2.com\/causes\/how-therapy-chickens-are-helping-patients-with-anxiety.html\"> humans<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Adult residential facilities are using therapy chickens to help patients diagnosed with mental illness and high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextavenue.org\/calming-effect-therapy-chickens\/\">anxiety<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cChickens as pets\u00a0are wonderful birds, full of life, and with the instant ability to make us <a href=\"https:\/\/countrysidenetwork.com\/daily\/poultry\/chickens-101\/therapy-chickens-at-work\/\">smile<\/a>.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why Chickens Instead Of Dogs Or Cats?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several reasons why chickens may prove to be a better emotional support animal for you instead of a dog or cat. \u00a0One reason is that if you have outdoor space like a backyard, chickens cost less to raise than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/blog\/open-gently\/201608\/chickens-can-be-therapy-animals\">dogs<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Also, if you are allergic to dogs or cats, an emotional support chicken may be a better option for those who desire the comforts of a therapy dog but are allergic. \u00a0Moreover, unlike dogs, chickens tend to be more care-free and live without a sense of worry. This behavior may provide a good example for how we should go about living our own lives sometimes. \u00a0Surprisingly, \u201csome chickens don\u2019t mind being picked up, stroked, hugged, or cuddled. Chickens are social animals that can be a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/esadoctors.com\/emotional-support-chicken\/\">family<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Each chicken has its own individual personality and the animals possess over 24 different types of vocalizations as well as visual <a href=\"https:\/\/esadoctors.com\/emotional-support-chicken\/\">display<\/a>! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And as a bonus, your chicken can provide fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/esadoctors.com\/emotional-support-chicken\/\">eggs<\/a>! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I Raise A Chicken In NYC?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it is not recommended to keep a chicken entirely in the house or in an apartment, it is possible to raise chickens here in the city where we are constantly confined by small spaces. \u00a0You would be surprised to hear that chickens are actually being raised across all five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.6sqft.com\/raising-chickens-in-new-york-city-laws-tips-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know\/\">NYC boroughs<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Furthermore, raising chickens as pets is legal here in NYC! \u00a0\u201cThis means that whether you\u2019re on the Upper East Side, Tribeca, or the Bronx, you have the right to raise chickens on your property\u201d.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, it is important to note that it is not legal to raise roosters, geese, ducks, and turkeys here. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep your chickens healthy, chickens need regular daily attention, feed, clean water, and safety in shelters at <a href=\"https:\/\/avianexoticsvet.com\/care-sheets\/chickens\/\">night<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You would also probably want to build a chicken coop if you intend on keeping chickens as pets. \u00a0And of course, you should be prepared to provide healthcare for your chicken and consult a veterinarian that has experience with chickens. \u00a0And remember that if you choose to raise chickens, they are a pet and should be treated with kindness and respect just like any other pet. <\/span> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes\u2026Therapy Birds Are A Thing and Here\u2019s Why By now you have heard of service pets or comfort animals. \u00a0The most common of these furry friends is a therapy dog. 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