12,000 Chicks Left in USPS Truck, 4,000 Dead

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12,000 baby chicks abandoned in a USPS truck for THREE DAYS - thousands died while others fought to survive.

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USPS admits "process breakdown" after 4,000 chicks died without food, water, or temperature control in Delaware mail facility.

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"This loss affects small family farms across America counting on these birds," says Pennsylvania hatchery that couldn't take survivors back due to biosecurity risks.

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First State Animal Center transformed into 24/7 emergency operation as 5,000+ surviving chicks, turkeys and quails needed immediate care.

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Who pays the bill? Shelter director reveals employees spending their own money while government and USPS debate responsibility.

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Money remains our biggest concern," says shelter director as the donation-reliant nonprofit struggled with thousands of unexpected feathered guests.

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As a "no-kill" shelter, they refused adoptions for meat production, limiting options while caring for thousands of growing birds.

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The happy ending you didn't expect: All surviving birds found homes by May 22 after community rallied to adopt them.

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Should live animals be shipped through mail? PETA calls the practice dangerous while USPS defends its 100-year history of animal transport.

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Could this tragedy have been prevented? USPS promises changes while Delaware officials plan to "go after the post office for recoupment."

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