Shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck now overwhelming an animal shelter

Among the birds were young turkeys, geese and quail, but the vast majority were Freedom Ranger chicks

Hundreds of chicks mill around a stall at First State Animal Center and SPCA on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Camden, Del. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: May 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM PDT

It's not known how 12,000 chicks were abandoned at a Delaware mail distribution center.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published: May 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM PDT

Most Popular

Best budget laptops for students and remote work
Best budget laptops for students and remote work
Supervisor E.J. Crandell gives an update on District 3 at the Judge’s Breakfast in Clearlake
Supervisor E.J. Crandell gives an update on District 3 at the Judge’s Breakfast in Clearlake
Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
Arden Fire destroys 2 Lake County outbuildings; evacuation warnings lifted
Arden Fire destroys 2 Lake County outbuildings; evacuation warnings lifted
Review hearing for 2018 murder suspect continued to July
Review hearing for 2018 murder suspect continued to July
News Briefs
News Briefs
Best cellphone stands for hands-free viewing anywhere
Best cellphone stands for hands-free viewing anywhere
The best gaming keyboard
The best gaming keyboard

Page was generated in 1.9377658367157