145 Abandoned Chicks Rescued Near Leipzig Find Safe Haven

The chicks, left in freezing temperatures, are now under the care of a specialized animal welfare organization in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The 145 chicks were discovered on February 28 at a shooting range in Schkeuditz, north of Leipzig, where they were abandoned in near-freezing conditions.
One chick did not survive, while the rest were taken to the Leipzig animal shelter for initial care, including warmth, food, and water.
The animals have been transferred to the Federherz organization in Bergheim, NRW, which specializes in caring for such birds and aims to provide them a longer, humane life.
As meat-production chicks bred for rapid growth, their care requires specialized feeding to slow their growth and prevent health issues.
Authorities identified the abandonment as an ordinance violation under animal welfare laws, with the responsible individual potentially facing a fine of up to €25,000.