HUDSON, WI (WTAQ) – A Suamico teen has been convicted for his role in setting a live chicken on fire.
Hayden Lammers pleaded guilty in a St. Croix County courtroom Monday to a misdemeanor count of Intentionally Mistreating an Animal.
The 17-year-old was ordered to perform 30 hours of community service at a humane society but will have the incident cleared from his record if he abides by the terms of his deferred prosecution agreement.
Last month, the court made a similar deal with 17-year-old Ryan McElmurry.
Lammers and McElmurry were visiting a friend’s father at the time of the incident.
Four teens were asked to kill a chicken. McElmurry pinned down the chicken while Lammers ignited the animal.
Since the flames did not kill the chicken, the boys used an axe.
The teens apologized after a video recording of the incident was posted to social media and shared with authorities.
The other two teens were charged in juvenile court. No word on those proceedings.
