Hayes care home Residents enjoy pet therapyHC-One’s Aston House care home Residents have enjoyed welcoming two lovely chickens – Laura and Daisy, so much so that they have watched them grow and lay their eggs regularly.

The animals reside in a protective enclosure with food and equipment, and the Residents have enjoyed engaging with the chicks, cuddling them and helping to feed them each day.

The chicks have helped the Residents remain calm and settled, as well as keeping them company during a time when the home have been unable to welcome any external visitors.

Seema Jose, home manager, commented: “The Residents enjoy helping to care for the animals each day, it is wonderful to see how much of an improvement they have on their well being and how much they enjoy playing with them.”