So far, agriculture officials have killed more than 980 birds

BY: LYNNE TERRY – JULY 22, 2022 4:31 PM

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2022/07/22/another-oregon-backyard-poultry-farm-infected-with-bird-flu/

State officials have euthanized four backyard flocks infected with bird flu. (Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Another backyard poultry farm in Deschutes County has lost its flock to bird flu

Report an outbreak:

Call 503-986-4711 or 800-347-7028.

Report a sick or dead wild bird:

Contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at 866-968-2600 orWildlife.Health@odfw.oregon.gov.

Protect your flock:

The state recommends that owners of backyard birds:

• Restrict access to your property and keep your birds away from other birds.
• Keep a designated pair of shoes to wear around your birds, wash clothing after visiting your birds and use disinfectants correctly.
• Clean and disinfect cages, poultry equipment and car tires after visiting a farm store, poultry swap or other location with birds present.
• Keep new birds separate from your flock for 30…