Georgetown, Delaware – Thousands of birds are now under the care of the First State Animal Center and SPCA after a shipment error sent them to Sussex County, Delaware, instead of their intended destinations in Texas, Ohio, and Florida. The birds, which arrived at a Sussex County post office after being stranded for over three days, were left in the heat, causing many to perish.
Of the 10,000 to 12,000 birds involved, roughly 8,100 survived the ordeal, though around 2,000 died over the weekend due to exposure. The Delaware Department of Agriculture is investigating how the mix-up occurred, which led to the birds being shipped to Delaware. The SPCA is now working to stabilize the remaining birds, which will be put up for adoption once they are healthy enough. The organization is also calling for donations to support their efforts to provide medical care and recovery resources for the animals.
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