With the price of eggs soaring, more people are looking into keeping backyard chickens. It's a pastime that grew with the ...

The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle ...

The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding means the virus has again ...

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BACKYARD FLOCKS IN KEARNEY AND NANCE COUNTY HAVE BEEN HIT WITH HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA. IT’S AN EXTREMELY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT CAN CAUSE BIRDS TO HAVE COLD AND FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS AND ...

Chicks and young poultry thrive when it is hot. Newly hatched chickens require temperatures between 90 and 95 degrees during their first week.

But is there a risk of bird flu spreading from backyard bird feeders? Tom asked: “I have wild bird feeders I maintain. I am curious if I’m in danger of bird flu.” According to the Centers ...

Why go searching for birds when you can beckon them to your backyard? With a bit of intention and a few plants that provide sustenance and shelter, you can turn almost any space into an oasis for ...

Nestled in the charming town of Henderson, John James Audubon State Park is a pint-sized paradise that packs a mighty punch.

Massachusetts poultry farmers are taking extra precautions against bird flu after several cases were reported among wild and backyard birds in the state. Officials suspect the virus lead to the deaths ...