Chicks for Vets

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Chicks for Vets Program

It all started when U Matter 2 Inc. was not able to get the protein sources we needed for our Veterans and 1st Responders to sustain a healthy life.  The food banks help with many items, however, protein is a very limited item, if any at all.

 

 

U Matter 2 Inc. started raising chickens from chicks in February of 2025.  Many Veterans took time to help raise and care for them.  They found a purpose and it kept them busy, with feeding, watering, cleaning the chickens and their pens.  The chicks began to grow and so did the Veterans hearts.  Some even started naming the chicks.  From day one the chicks were being socialized.  The chicks knew when the Veterans came to care for them as they would chirp so loud in happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the chicks grew bigger and needed more room, the Veterans, 1st Responders and Staff of U Matter 2 Inc. created a place for them in Plymouth were they were closer to the caregivers.  Excitement among the Veterans grew as they were able to start petting and working with the chickens on a daily basis.  Here, the Veterans started experiencing a cense of peace and well being as they sit among the chickens and feed them treats by hand.  Many Veterans state that they come for the chickens, yet their mental health improves with every visit.

 

 

 

 

 

Today we have 43 hens that have started laying eggs for our Heroes in need.  Its often said at U Matter 2 Inc. that "You can't put a price on the Chicks for Vets Program."  Each Veteran has expressed how their PTSD and Mental health has improved with this program.  They find peace, purpose, education, craftmanship skills and family closeness by taking a part in building and maintaining this program.  Something that U Matter 2 Inc. feels committed to continue.

   

 

                                

 

       

How we turned a donated shed into a functional chicken coop for the ladies to expand in.  It also has a storage area for feed and tools needed to maintain the coops, yard, ash box, and feed stations.

                   

 

 

We want to thank J.R. from True Top 1% for laying out and assisting, by adding some beauty on the side of one of the coops.  It took many days, and many painters to complete such a beautiful mural that depicts what we all care about.  Veterans, 1st Responders, and civilians all had a hand in this project.

 

Please visit True Top 1%.  Where they bring mental wellness through art to Veterans nationwide.

 True Top 1 % Foundation

 

 

 

 

Meet some of our Ladies 

                                         

                       

 

 

Visitors from near and far, come to visit our ladies..