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Bird Flu Outbreak

On It — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:55:43 GMT

I was unaware that many states in the U.S. are having a bird flu outbreak. This is apparently still primarily among the birds themselves. I did see that bird feeding is discouraged. It seems attracting large numbers of wild birds to one specific locale could spread the disease.

I think some time ago we had a discussion how the bird feeders could transmit disease to humans when being filled. Feeding birds by hand was highly discouraged.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:26:27 GMT

This makes me sad. I have a flock of birds that wait for me to get up every morning to put out their breakfast. Then I sit with my cup of coffee to watch. It starts my day with a smile. I haven't heard of it being an issue in my location, yet, but I better watch for reports.

Just this morning, a neighbor texted that she found a dead hummingbird on her feeder this morning. Just sitting there like it had frozen in place, dead. In all my years, of feeding hummers, I've never heard of that.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:43:01 GMT

Good grief! If its not one thing, its another. What'll we do if we can't eat chicken and can't afford beef? Beans 3X a day?

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:53:05 GMT

Geez,...our plate is already full. I'm just not going to worry about the birds. But @On It I do appreciate your post keeping us informed.

@Kachina624 I love beans.....especially in burritos, tostados, salads....yup, I guess I could eat them three times a day!🌮🥙👍🏼

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goldensrbest — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:57:13 GMT

On the news ,they said take down your bird feeders,to protect the birds fron gathering, if you eat beans 3 X a time a day,get some gas x!!!!!

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Porcelain — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:01:19 GMT

Oh great. Now we're going to get people proudly trying to get and spread bird flu. Just what we need. "No one can tell me what to do! You're all afraid of birds!" Okay Tweety.

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RedTop — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:51:54 GMT

I watched a TV interview last week with a local woman who raises chickens and sells her fresh eggs in this county. The interview was to help consumers understand the high price of eggs going into the Easter holiday. She sells her eggs for $4 a dozen, and said that price will jump if/when bird flu hits local flocks. It is expected to.

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kitcat51 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:59:58 GMT

I watch lots of homesteaders that have chickens on YouTube, whole flocks have been wiped out...it's been going on for weeks.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:24:07 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
Oh great. Now we're going to get people proudly trying to get and spread bird flu. Just what we need. "No one can tell me what to do! You're all afraid of birds!" Okay Tweety.

Oh, please! So ridiculous!

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RoughDraft — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:50:01 GMT

It's safe to eat well cooked chicken and other poultry. The heat kills the virus. Just don't hang around chicken coops too much.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:53:08 GMT

I am a member of the Audubon Society, and I always keep up with bird news. Birds are an important and valuable member of our ecosystem! I also have pet parakeets and the flu can be just as deadly to them if they were to catch it.

There does not seem to be a way to stop the flu, or a vaccine to prevent it.

Last year there was a disease that was affecting our wonderful song birds. I feel very sad for all the poultry farmers who have had to destroy their flocks due to the infection rates. When prices for chicken and turkey go sky high, then perhaps more people will feel a bit more sympathetic to the needs of birds.

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Still Raining — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:24:47 GMT

Around here all the local egg folks are asking us to be very aware of the history on the soles of our boots. We have geese migrating and filling fields.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:01:39 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Good grief! If its not one thing, its another. What'll we do if we can't eat chicken and can't afford beef? Beans 3X a day?

@Kachina624 It would take the "pressure" off blaming the cows.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:06:00 GMT

From the USDA site (published today):

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:33:21 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Good grief! If its not one thing, its another. What'll we do if we can't eat chicken and can't afford beef? Beans 3X a day?
@Kachina624 It would take the "pressure" off blaming the cows.

@Cakers3 OMG, I am ROTFLMBO!