Hawaii resort city issues dire warning over exploding feral animal population: ‘cannot tackle alone’

详细摘要

“There are times we’ve counted clusters of 12-15 chickens in the middle of the roadway.”

Honolulu officials are begging residents and tourists alike to stop feeding the island’s out-of-control feral chicken population as the feathered pests destroy property and create a health hazard as they leave their poop all over the place.

City and County officials say the birds have become a major nuisance across Oahu, crowing at all hours, tearing through residential areas, damaging yards and gardens and even agitating household pets.

There’s now a public education campaign, with signs posted at parks and on public transportation warning people: “Do Not Feed Feral Chicken.”

Officials have also released an animated public service announcement explaining the problem and deployed traps in an effort to capture the birds.

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