Petco has launched a pilot program selling egg-laying female chicks in Commack, New York, aimed at budget-conscious consumers seeking cheaper egg production. The initiative, which began in late March, marks Petco's first venture into selling chicks year-round outside of rural areas. However, this trend has raised concerns among animal activists, who report a rise in abandoned birds as many new owners are unaware of the care chickens require. Local rescue efforts highlight the challenges faced by these abandoned animals, often suffering severe consequences from neglect.
"First with COVID, and now with avian influenza, people are getting these animals because they think it's a cheaper way of getting eggs, but it's actually exactly the opposite."
"Most people end up dumping them before they ever even lay a single egg. People don't really know what they're getting into."
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