If you do plan to offer a bird feeder this winter, the Department of Natural Resources suggests the dos-and-don'ts of feeding backyard birds. Here's a look at how you can offer food in your backyard.
The bird flu is making its mark on the nation, leading to rising egg prices because there are fewer chickens. But is there a risk of bird flu spreading from backyard bird feeders?
Feeders, bird baths and backyard poultry enclosures can be sources of salmonella and bird flu (avian influenza), public health experts said. But people can reduce spread to birds and other animals ...