School Roosters Flood Shelter | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

School egg hatching programs in South Australia are sparking a rooster crisis as kids form emotional bonds with the chicks — only to have their parents struggle with noise complaints and rehoming. Animal shelters are flooded with dumped roosters, while councils and even the RSPCA warn that schools lack the resources or expertise to care for these animals responsibly. With bird flu concerns adding pressure on already strained welfare services, the episode explores the gap between education and animal responsibility — and whether these programs should be reconsidered entirely. Listen in…