Thousands of Chicks Die in USPS Shipping Disaster; Shelter Desperate for Help
Thousands of chicks, abandoned in a USPS truck for three days, were rescued by the First State Animal Center and SPCA in Delaware. Many chicks perished due to lack of food and water, leaving thousands of survivors in the care of the shelter. The USPS is investigating the incident, while the shelter struggles to rehome the birds, facing financial strain from the unexpected influx of animals and ongoing negotiations with the Delaware Department of Agriculture for funding. The hatchery that shipped the chicks cannot retrieve them due to biosecurity concerns.
John Q. Hosedrinker