A retirement village has welcomed a flock of chicks to bring comfort to residents.
The exciting initiative aims to enrich the lives of residents at Buckshaw Retirement Village in Chorley by bringing a touch of nature and nostalgia into their daily routines.
The arrival of the chicks is highly anticipated especially for those residents who have a background in farming.
The emotional support chicks are set to bring numerous benefits to residents from fostering a sense of community to helping to reduce stress and anxiety by providing therapeutic interaction with nature.
The chicks will also provide companionship and stimulate mental engagement and physical activity, contributing to overall well-being.
The chicks have been donated by a local primary school teacher, Claire Harrison, who was involved in a recent chicken hatching programme at her school, St. Paul’s C of E Primary School in Walkden.
The coop has been donated by team manager Jo Bamford.
Hayley Rowson de Vares, manager at Buckshaw Retirement Village, said: “Claire’s generosity has created a wonderful opportunity for our village.
“The chickens will be placed centrally in our garden, becoming a vibrant hub of activity once the chicks are mature enough and the weather is suitable for their outdoor living.
“Caring and spending time with the chickens will be a beautiful reminder of the past for many who recall their own families keeping chickens.
“This project is not just about adding life to our garden but also about reconnecting our residents with their heritage and providing them with emotional support through the joy and serenity that comes with caring for animals.
“One of our care workers is leading a lovely chicken naming project and organising a coop opening party, inviting everyone, residents, their relatives and staff, to embrace the theme by dressing as funky chickens.
“This event promises to be a memorable celebration, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our community's life.”
Buckshaw Retirement Village, owned by the HICA Group, represents a modern approach to retirement living in the UK.
For more information, visit: https://buckshawretirementvillage.com/
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