It’s rare to encounter several large boxes unexpectedly positioned at the edge of your yard. Yet, one day, a homeowner found just that next to his driveway.
Perplexed, he hurried over to investigate, only to find himself with even fewer answers.
Along with the boxes, there were a few bags stacked nearby, each labeled with the words, “Chicken food”.
As he approached the boxes, he noticed they were shifting slightly, indicating there were some living creatures inside.
When he peered inside, he was taken aback.
It Was A Mystery For All
Inside three separate sealed cardboard boxes, there were as many as 12 chickens peeping and exploring their surroundings in bewilderment.
The homeowner began to ponder the possibilities of how they ended up there, but nothing seemed plausible.
Reluctant to intervene alone, he promptly called for assistance. He reached out to the RSPCA, and their animal rescue officer, Ollie Wilkes, quickly came to the site. The officer, upon arrival, was equally surprised.
“It’s a very strange situation. It doesn’t appear these birds were abandoned — I suspect they were supposed to be delivered to someone, but we can’t be certain,” Ollie stated in a press release according to The Dodo.
However, there was no time for speculation as they needed to rescue the chickens promptly.
The rescue operation was successful, and they swiftly transported the chickens to the RSPCA Animal Center.
They Were Safe Now
Upon examination, all the chickens appeared to be healthy, which was the best outcome of the entire scenario.
Nonetheless, Officer Wilkes and others at the Animal Center remained troubled by this mysterious occurrence.
“It seems like a delivery gone awry, but we can’t track down any details as there was no documentation in the boxes,” Wilkes commented.
The officer even distributed flyers in the neighborhood, hoping to gain insights about the incident. Sadly, no one came forth with information.
Wilkes mentioned that security camera footage recorded a van intentionally dropping off the chickens, but that was the extent of their findings.
Despite this puzzling situation, the story concluded on a positive note. All the chickens were thriving, and four had already found new homes.
It’s heartening to know that more feathered friends will discover their forever homes, as every animal deserves nothing less.
