BIRD & AVIAN FLU INFORMATION

The latest news stories about this disease have backed off from their earlier treatment that made the new bird or avian flu strain sound like it will be the next pandemic. Knowing a bit about chicken diseases, I know that various strains of Avian flu have been around for centuries. There are some basic rules for poultry care that will help protect your flock (and you).

Keep your flock separated from wild birds in a fenced yard with netting overhead will reduce the chance of transmission -bird flu is just like any human flu, the germs have to come from another animal.

Viruses can be found in excrement, feathers, blood, spit and nasal secretions, avoid contamination.Wash your hands with soap and water after touching any bird.

After handling your chickens, do not touch any food, your nose, eyes or mouth before you wash your hands.

Cook chicken flesh and eggs thoroughly.

When a chicken dies, put on rubber gloves before touching it, wrap it tightly in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of the bird properly.

Observe basic flock and personal sanitation as described in the 'preventing avian flu' and other articles below.

Cornell University site monitoring Avian flu in US

Avian flu fact sheet and many links

Center for Disease Control Avian Flu fact sheet

Poultry handling practices during a flu outbreak

Fact sheet about the flu from USDA

OSHA recommendations

Overview of Avian Flu symptoms in birds with pictures

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