Schmidt and Winston, two chickens, were rescued after being abandoned on the side of a road in Chelsea, Michigan, US. They were taken to Barn Sanctuary, where they were placed in quarantine for two weeks for veterinary checks. During the examination, it was discovered that Winston has a curved spine, likely due to blunt force trauma as a chick or a congenital condition. Vida from the sanctuary highlighted the dangers of abandoning animals, emphasizing the risks of predators, cold nights, and disease spread.

The rescue was made possible after a local social media post alerted the community of the abandoned roosters. Vida, who led the rescue, found Schmidt and Winston after spotting them on the road and was able to capture them after chasing them for an hour. The rescue serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the risks associated with abandoning animals.