The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has warned poultry owners to be alert for signs of Avian Influenzq -the-bird flu, appearing in their flocks. It can infect chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and a variety of other birds, including migratory waterfowl and pet birds such as parrots. Just like in the human flu season, each year there is a flu season affecting different birds in varying ways. NJ.com has reported that experts say the bird feeder and bird bath in your yard should be removed. They say bird feeders and baths that encourage birds to congregate in your backyard allow the virus to spread.
The risk of people catching the bird flu is low, with no cases reported in humans, according to officials.
Your bird feeder is helping spread it. If you really care about them you’ll take away your bird feeders until the all clear is given.
