Forty-five chickens were recovered Wednesday from a Kensington rowhome believed to have housed cockfights, according to ACCT Philly.

Police found 23 hens and 22 roosters at the home on the 3100 block of Weymouth Street after being called there for a separate investigation. ACCT Philly and the Pennsylvania SPCA were called to recover the birds. MORE: Essen Bakery owners say they closed for a mental health break. Their employees say they've been ghosted.

ACCT said there was "clear signs of cockfighting" on the premises and that several of the roosters had been "dressed," meaning their combs, waddles and ear lobes were partially or completely removed.

Following the rescue, 23 hens will be moved to the Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown, Bucks County. Three roosters, who were not altered

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