CLEVELAND, Ohio -- According to the USDA, Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae, or bird flu, has eradicated more than 13 million chickens nationwide in the past 30 days—and more than 3 million of those are ...

Prevent poultry access to open water sources such as puddles, ditches, ponds or seasonal water accumulation. Provide municipal or well water only; do not use untreated surface water for drinking or ...

Editor’s Note (7/15/25): This story was updated after posting to remove outdated references. Bird flu briefly blew up egg prices and has killed millions of chickens around the country. Most of these ...

Dec. 27—The Oklahoma State Department of Health gives tips on how to safely raise backyard poultry due to the current spread of Avian Influenza across the country. 1 What is Avian Influenza? HPAI is ...

Springtime in areas with unpredictable weather can present unique challenges for chicken owners. Tornadoes, strong winds, and heavy rain are just a few of the elements that can threaten your chickens’ ...

A nationwide egg shortage has sent prices soaring at your local grocery store—and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. The virus has infected poultry flocks in every US state, with more than 166 million ...

The dog days of summer can be miserable for chickens. The tell-tale signs of a hot bird are panting by holding their mouth open, holding their wings out from their bodies, and trying to cool off in ...