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Something incredible recently happened right in the middle of a freeway south of Los Angeles, California. 17 chickens were discovered on the road, frantically trying to make sense of the strange position they found themselves in. California Highway Patrol stepped in and blocked the freeway, quickly working to rescue the frightened animals.
Sadly, not all of the chickens came out of the incident alive – but the nine who did were finally brought to Farm Sanctuary where they were thoroughly examined, treated, and shown kindness. At last in a safe place, the animals found their forever home – but they still need help to be fully nursed back to health.
As Farm Sanctuary points out, the chickens are broilers who are usually transported to slaughter in large trucks – a practice which can end up in an accident like this one. The birds are just around 42 days old even though they already weigh a whopping five pounds. Thanks to selective breeding and genetic modification, these birds grow at unnaturally fast rates and in the industry, these chicks would be ready to become meat. Luckily, that will not be the fate for these rescued little ones!
You can help with the medical treatment of the rescued chickens and other animals like them by making a donation to Farm Sanctuary.
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This breed usually self destructs in a matter of months. They are genetically programmed to basically eat themselves to death. Their livers become enlarged and they die of liver failure.
If their diet is strictly monitored, will that prevent that?
Vita Searle Yes but it takes a lot of diligence. You basically have to keep them separate from other chickens so they don’t get pecked to death. They have grown past the ability to learn how to be a chicken (yes a mother hen would have taught them that). They will never walk around and act like a normal chicken. They will basically stand in one place and eat. That is all they know. I have attempted to rescue one even though I was warned against it. She did have some happy days in the sun at my best friends farm. My friend and I feel it was worth it.
Rachael Raines -Does sound a lot of work and heartache, what people have done to creatures is beyond understanding.
The chance they get is better than the one they had.
GREAT COPS TO PROTECT THE CHICKENS TILL SAFETY FROM THIS.