A shipment of approximately 12,000 chicks was left abandoned in a USPS truck in Delaware, leading to a crisis at a local animal shelter that is now overwhelmed with the influx of birds. Many of the chicks perished during the shipping error, and the shelter faces significant resource challenges as it tries to care for the surviving animals. The situation arose from a misdirected shipment from a hatchery in Lancaster County, with some birds intended for Ohio. The shelter is calling for help to adopt out the chicks and manage its budget as it copes with this unexpected burden. While some chicks are now available for adoption, questions remain about accountability for the incident.