https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wa-department-of-agriculture-alerts-chicken-and-poultry-owners-of-potential-bird-flu-threat/article_79ea0bd6-7246-11eb-a03e-272a9cd6b11e.html

WAHINGTON STATE –The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning bird feeders, farmers and hobby chicken owners about the potential threat of theHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus,also known as the bird flu.

According to the World Health Organization for Animal Health reports show a high number of bird flu cases spreading across several countries. And while the Avian virus has not made it to the U.S at this time, experts say it’s important to stay proactive.

The bird flu is mostly found among wildlife birds and is not known to pose a threat to humans, however, when spread to domestic birds like chickens it has the potential to wipe out entire flocks.

“Do as much as you can to keep your poultry separated from wild waterfowl, if your chickens are not protected from wild waterfowl they are at risk for contracting Avian Influenza from wild carriers,”…