UPC United Poultry Concerns
May 2018
A story of a rooster chick who was born with multiple health problems but who just celebrated his first birthday.
Hot Thighs
Dear Friends of UPC,
On this final day of International Respect for Chicken Month of May 2018,
we’re thrilled to share with you this visual story of a rooster chick who
was born with multiple health problems but who, this very month, celebrated
his first birthday at a party held in his honor by his friends in Florida.
Hi Karen and UPC,
I went to a birthday party this past weekend for Hot Thighs, a Rooster who
just turned one. He was rescued by a girl who found him on the streets of
little Havana in Florida and adopted a year ago by my friends, Janine
Fuentes and Joana Griciute. Both of his feet were (and still are) deformed
and he has a heart problem.
But Janine and Joana demonstrated that compassion can overcome lots of
obstacles. They acquired a padded ramp to his cage which is always open - he
has the run of the house! Joana, who is a vet working on her license in this
country, researched the best diet and they shower him with affection. At the
one year mark he couldn't be more active and robust!
We're all looking forward to Hot Thighs’ second birthday!
Jim Dunn
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