"Rescued Chicks: Delaware Animal Shelter Seeks Homes for Thousands of Abandoned Chicks"

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"Rescued Chicks: Delaware Animal Shelter Seeks Homes for Thousands of Abandoned Chicks"

[!CDATA[A Delaware animal shelter is currently caring for and seeking homes for thousands of chicks that were abandoned in a postal service truck for three days. The chicks were left without food and water, resulting in the death of many before they were discovered. The United States Postal Service is investigating the incident and has acknowledged a process breakdown. The chicks, raised by Pennsylvania-based Freedom Ranger Hatchery, were intended for distribution to clients nationwide. The hatchery cannot take the chicks back due to biosecurity concerns. The surviving chicks, estimated to be over two thousand, are being looked after at the First State Animal Center and SPCA. The shelter has started offering the birds for adoption, but only a few hundred have been adopted so far. The shelter is a no-kill facility and has refused requests to purchase the birds for meat. The care center has become a 24/7 operation, requiring additional staff and financial support. The shelter is facing challenges in terms of space and resources as the Freedom Ranger chicks take about ten weeks to mature. The Delaware Department of Agriculture directed the animals to the shelter and is responsible for providing funds for their care. However, negotiations regarding funding are ongoing, and the shelter is currently relying on donations to support the operations. The department and the shelter are working to address the financial strain caused by the unexpected influx of chicks. In conclusion, the Delaware animal shelter is working tirelessly to care for and find homes for the thousands of chicks that were abandoned in a postal service truck. The shelter is facing challenges in terms of resources and funding but remains committed to ensuring the well-being of the surviving birds. The community's support is crucial in helping the shelter provide the necessary care and support for these chicks in need.]]