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USPS Investigates Abandonment of Thousands of Farm Birds

5/11/2025

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Thousands of farm birds faced a tragic fate as they were abandoned at U.S. Postal Service distribution centers. In Lancaster, nearly 5,000 birds were left to fend for themselves, with many perishing while others were saved. This heart-wrenching situation follows a similar incident in Delaware, where around 10,000 birds were found in a trailer, leading to hundreds of deaths. USPS is now investigating this distressing matter.

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Story summary

Thousands of farm birds faced a tragic fate as they were abandoned at U.S. Postal Service distribution centers. In Lancaster, nearly 5,000 birds were left to fend for themselves, with many perishing while others were saved. This heart-wrenching situation follows a similar incident in Delaware, where around 10,000 birds were found in a trailer, leading to hundreds of deaths. USPS is now investigating this distressing matter.