45 CHICKENS AND 5 DUCKS SEIZED, OWNER CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY: Syracuse NY

On Tuesday, May 27th, members of the Syracuse Police Department Animal Cruelty unit executed a search warrant at a home on West Matson Avenue after receiving a tip of numerous hen chickens and ducks living in unsanitary and unsuitable conditions.

As a result of the search warrant, Officers seized 45 hen chickens and 5 domestic ducks living in filthy and cramped conditions. Most of the poultry were suffering from loss of feathers and other illnesses. The poultry were seized and the owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

We would like to remind those who live in the City of Syracuse that, while owning chickens in the City is allowed, owners are still subject to animal cruelty laws.

Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/SyracusePolice