Chickens

Chickens and geese stolen from a nonprofit's learning garden in Detroit have been recovered. The Full Circle Foundation reported that dozens of animals and vegetables were taken over the Fourth of July weekend, with thieves targeting both the foundation's garden and a partnering 4-H chicken coop twice.

A semi-truck carrying chickens caught fire on I-24 in Chattanooga near the Browns Ferry Road exit. The fire, possibly caused by the truck's brakes, resulted in some chickens dying, but the driver was unharmed.

Davie firefighters rescued animals from a petting zoo trailer after a minor crash on Interstate 75. The incident resulted in a man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while goats, ducks, and chickens were safely transferred to a replacement trailer with no injuries reported.

Colossal, a biotech startup, has created an artificial eggshell that allows chicken development to occur without the shell, potentially aiding in de-extinction efforts and solving research problems. The company's goal is to reverse the extinction of species, including avian species. This breakthrough may have significant implications for scientific research and conservation.

Dozens of people across 13 U.S. states have been infected with a deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to chickens and eggs, raising public health concerns. The outbreak highlights risks associated with antibiotic use in livestock and food safety.

Two defendants were involved in smuggling exotic birds at the border, with one hiding 14 sedated keel-billed toucans in his Volkswagen Passat and another concealing 17 birds under a car seat while using chickens as decoys. The cases highlight the illegal trade of exotic animals and the methods used to evade detection.

Hidden cameras in New York City's live animal markets revealed unsanitary conditions, disease risks, and inhumane treatment of chickens, ducks, rabbits, and sheep. The footage highlights potential public health hazards and animal welfare concerns.

The UK has 67 million chickens unaccounted for according to strange figures, raising questions about agricultural reporting. The discrepancy highlights unusual patterns in poultry industry data.