![]() Young people like feeling the differences between each part of duck and geese bodies.įor the children and young people, direct interaction with animals through touch, the rest of the senses and just by being in the farm environment or around the animals can: The claws are quite sharp, the legs are scaly and the webbed feet feel rubbery. Webbed feet and claws: these feel very different to any other animal. The birds are also very noisy eaters when they’re in their pens as they push their beaks into wet mud and then take it to their water bowl or the pond the rinse and filter out the food. If they place their hands on them when they are quacking they can also feel the movement at the same time. The young people really respond to the sound of the ducks and Lucy the goose. This can be quite a strong forceful movement but is often received positively. If the young person can hold corn in their hand or on their tray they can feel the vibrations and movement of the ducks eating. Young people have a chance to feel the duck bills and goose beaks they are cold and hard to touch but also smooth and rounded at the end in comparison to a chicken’s. The smallest action can create a multi-sensory experience which is a great exploration. When the birds flap their wings, it creates audible and visual experiences as well as the young people being able to feel the breeze on their skin. If the ducks and goose have a swim, young people can see, hear and sometimes feel the water splashing. Depending on whether the birds have been in the pond or the water tray, their feathers can be damp which creates a great response from young people as the sensations and textures changes. ![]() This can help introduce confidence, decision making and interaction development.ĭuck and goose feathers are softer to touch and firmer than chickens’ which make a lot of the young people smile. Immediately the young people react differently some love them, others are a little wary because of their size. If they are a little unsure, Lesley holds them instead so that they can feel the animals first. Our ducks and goose are the largest animal allowed to be held or stood on laps and chairs. If they are in a classroom, a tray can be filled with water that the ducks can splash in this adds an additional sensory element as well as the animals themselves which the children and young people enjoy. The children and young people like to have the ducks standing on the tray on their chairs, or on their laps. Farm Manager, Lesley, has given us an insight into the incredible impact our animals have… This is a chance to learn exactly how our animals provide the children and young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation with multi-sensory education, therapy and personal development. 5+ maps including S.S.What are the Patchwork Farm Case Studies?. ![]()
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