Ten silkie roosters and hens were recently abandoned in bushland without food or water, leaving them in a life-threatening situation. Local animal rescuer Robin Morgan responded quickly, finding the birds severely dehydrated.
The silkies instantly flocked to the water bowl, where a spokesperson from Mackay Pet Rescue Inc said they just “drank and drank”, marking a clear sign of severe neglect.
A call for help saw a team of four volunteers embark on a mission to recover the abandoned birds. By afternoon, seven were successfully captured, while three remained elusive. Undeterred, Robin returned to the area that evening, armed with a flashlight, and discovered two silkies roosting in a tree within reach. The two were promptly reunited with the rest of the flock, leaving just one rooster left to rescue.
The rescued birds are now under the care of Ros, where they are being kept safe until more suitable accommodations can be arranged. Once the final rooster is secured, all of the birds will be relocated to a permanent home in a rural area.
While the circumstances of their abandonment were distressing, swift rescue efforts have ensured these vulnerable animals are now out of danger and on their way to a secure future.
“It is always a good feeling when you save an animal in need,” commented a Mackay Pet Rescue Inc spokesperson.
10 silkie roosters and hens were recently rescued after local rescuers found them abandoned in the bush. They are now in safe and sound, in care and will be relocated to a new forever home. Photo source: Mackay Pet Rescue Inc (Facebook)
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