Man Arrested For Neglecting 4 Chickens, 3 Ducks, 2 Roosters: SPCA

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Law enforcement officials say that a Hudson Valley man's mistreatment of birds has resulted in criminal charges.

The Putnam County SPCA says that a 57-year-old resident of Putnam County was arrested for neglecting four chickens, three ducks, and two roosters.

On September 23, the Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division met with case workers from the Putnam County Child Protective Services, who had reported possible animal neglect. The CPS case workers had already opened a case involving the care of a teenager at the property when ducks, roosters, and chickens were seen to be living in what were described as "deplorable conditions."

After an investigation by Putnam County SPCA detectives, the bird owner was arrested. He was charged with nine counts of failure to provide sustenance and nine counts of neglect of impounded animals.

The birds were all removed from the property and taken to foster care where they are recovering.

Authorities say that names and addresses are being withheld due to the nature of the case and the involvement of Child Protective Services.