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Essex Nurse Finds Joy and Healing with Pregnant Cows
12/21/2025
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Story summary
- Chloe Lucas, a nurse from Essex, expresses joy after her Highland cows became pregnant.
- She started her small herd to improve her mental health following the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Lucas faced a nervous breakdown while working at Basildon Hospital, and caring for cows gave her solace.
- The cows live at The Hoppy Acre rabbit sanctuary.
- They have created a positive community that attracts visitors and even engagements.
