In an Oise nursing home, sheep keep residents company

It's an original idea that was very well received.

Sheep from Ouessant took up residence in the enclosure of an Ehpad in Noyon (Oise) on May 13, reports

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The goal is to create a place to meet and interact with residents.

“We imagined this concept a year ago.

We want to stimulate residents and recreate social ties.

We quickly saw the smiles appear on their faces, ”said Alexandre Cabouche, deputy director of the intermunicipal hospital center of Compiègne-Noyon.

A double interest

In total, 15 sheep and four lambs joined this freely accessible enclosure.

Some employees of the establishment even go there during their break, according to the testimony of a health executive from the residence.

The initiative has a double interest since beyond the social link, it also allows eco-grazing.

These Ouessant sheep, which were bred locally despite their original Breton name, are particularly suited to this practice.

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