Cage Free Chickens

Louis J. Adler, 66, of Creswell was banned from the Oregon Department of Revenue's Eugene office after police say he let his seven chickens roam free on Wednesday. Police say he unleashed the fowls because he was angry with the agency.

(The Associated Press/File)

A 66-year-old man apparently angry with the

unleashed his flock of seven chickens into the agency's Eugene office on Wednesday, authorities say. Police were called by employees when the fowls' owner left without them.

Louis J. Adler of Creswell is now banned from the building, according to Eugene police. A police officer and an animal welfare officer responded to the office shortly before 12:30 p.m. to round up the chickens. They were then taken to an animal shelter.

Police have not said why Adler was upset. No one was injured and no arrests were made.

-- Everton Bailey Jr.

ebailey@oregonian.com

503-221-8343; @EvertonBailey