Animal rights activists KILL chickens they were supposed to save

Thirteen people have been charged after allegedly killing chickens they stole from a farm after threatening the owner with bolt cutters.   

NSW police claim the protesters forced their way into the shed at the chicken farm in Lakesland, south-west of Sydney, on Thursday morning.

The group then allegedly refused directions to leave and placed the chickens in cages before fleeing the property. 

Thirteen people have been charged after allegedly killing chickens they stole from a farm

Police stopped the activists as they were leaving in a Toyota Hilux containing cages of chickens. 

‘A number of chickens were injured or killed as a result of their actions’, police told Daily Mail Australia. 

But the protesters claimed in a post to social media they were trying to ‘help’ save the chickens from animal cruelty.

Activists posted this photo outside the farm on Wednesday night onto social media

Activists posted this photo outside the farm on Wednesday night onto social media

‘The RSPCA went to the property yesterday but after their second inspection today we found hens dying in deep, filthy muck,’ the group claimed.

‘We are currently in police custody, they will not get help for the chickens,’ one woman said.  

Eight women, four men and a 17-year-old girl were arrested and taken to Narellan Police Station. 

Police stopped the activists as they were leaving in a Toyota Hilux containing cages of chickens 

Police stopped the activists as they were leaving in a Toyota Hilux containing cages of chickens 

They were charged with several offences including animal cruelty, malicious damage and steal or kill with intent to steal a domestic animal or bird. 

One man, 46, was also charged after allegedly assaulting police with an offensive weapon.  

The twelve adults will appear at the Picton Local Court on August 14, while the 17-year-old girl will appear in the children’s court.  

 A spokesperson fro the RSPCA told Daily Mail Australia they received the ‘disturbing footage’ on June 20 and were shocked by what they saw.

They  ‘dispatched inspectors immediately’ after being notified of the address and commenced an investigation.

‘The next morning the investigation continued with inspectors and vets on the ground checking the welfare of the animals on site,’ the RSPCA said in a statement. 

‘Inspectors conducted an interview with the owner of the property and issued instructions around his legal obligations to provide for the welfare of the hens.’ 

 

 

 

 

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