THE Scottish SPCA is appealing to find loving new homes for a number of cockerels in their care.
Scotland's animal welfare charity has seen a rise in the number of cockerels being abandoned.
The most recent incident saw four Transylvanian cockerels dumped in woodland in Biggar, South Lanarkshire.
The Scottish SPCA’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre currently have 11 cockerels looking for new homes.
Assistant centre manager Kenny Sharpe said: “The majority of cockerels come into our care after being abandoned.
“People often buy chicks thinking they are hens and unfortunately when they realise they are cockerels they often dump the birds as they don’t lay eggs and can be quite noisy.
“Cockerels are very territorial birds, so ideally we are looking to rehome them singly or in small groups to a home with a number of hens.
“The birds would also need access to a secure run or a fully enclosed garden.
“We’d encourage anyone who thinks they can give any of these birds a fresh start to contact us for further information.” Anyone who can offer any of the cockerels a new home is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA’s Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.
For further information contact: Nicola Hamilton, communications officer, on 01383 841020 nicola.hamilton@scottishspca.org
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