According to a recent story from the Associated Press, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is wanting to rent the Botetourt Correctional Center after it closes and turn it into the nation's first chicken empathy museum.

However, a spokeswoman for Gov. Kaine said the state doesn't lease to private entities except under special circumstances. Looks like Troutville residents will have to wait a little bit longer to see what becomes of jail once it closes.

"An animal rights group wants to rent a prison building the state plans to close and turn it into the nation's first chicken empathy museum. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals official sent a letter Monday to Gov. Tim Kaine asking to rent the Botetourt Correctional Center building in Troutville.

Kaine spokeswoman Lynda Tran said the state doesn't lease to private entities except for cases grandfathered in when it purchases buildings.

PETA spokeswoman Ashley Byrne said the Norfolk-based group thinks a former prison is the ideal setting for exhibits on what it contends is mistreatment of chickens raised for slaughter.

Reiman said the museum also would have displays detailing chickens' habits and intelligence."

Read original AP article.