Supreme Court orders stay of BC ostrich farm saving 400 birds from culling

The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement to save their flock of 400 ostriches from a cull order had just finished a sombre and tearful prayer alongside supporters at their farm in British Columbia when they heard the Supreme Court of Canada had granted a last-minute stay, sparing the birds for now.

The crowd erupted in loud cheers, with several saying God had heard their prayer.

One of the protesters was arrested in the middle of an interview with a reporter on Tuesday.