Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested positive for the virus, making it the first case of a homeowner’s birds having the virus in Maryland this year and bringing the number of cases in the D.C. region to 11.
Is your backyard chicken flock putting you at risk for bird flu?
Interest in raising backyard chickens grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues due to the ever-increasing cost of store-bought eggs.
Bird flu detected in backyard Redwood City chicken flock
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Bird flu has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Redwood City.
State: Testing confirms bird flu in Montgomery County backyard chicken flock
A residence with backyard bird flock in Montgomery County has been placed under quarantine after state testing discovered bird flu.
Bird flu identified in Montgomery County backyard chicken flock
WASHINGTON — A chicken in a Montgomery County backyard flock has tested positive for bird flu, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The whole flock and area are under quarantine after state laboratory testing identified the highly pathogenic H5N1 (HPAI) strain of avian influenza virus in one chicken.
University of Florida researcher warns backyard chicken owners of Bird Flu symptoms
A UF IFAS researcher is warning residents about what signs to look out for in their backyard flock as Bird Flu cases rise in Florida.
Bird flu wipes out a backyard flock in Guilford: Is there risk that it will spread to humans?
The bird flu wiped out another backyard flock in Connecticut: this time in New Haven County. The first flock was in New London County and now the second one is in
'They were suffering': Backyard flock in Guilford destroyed due to bird flu, second in CT
A backyard poultry flock in Guilford had to be destroyed after bird flu was found, the second such instance in Connecticut in a short time.
Bird flu outbreak 2025: Symptoms, prevention, Michigan backyard chicken infection concerns
Here's what you need to know about the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, and what bird flu might mean to you, your chickens and pets.
Bird flu has been found in a commercial flock of chickens in Pa. for the first time in nearly a year
Avian flu has been detected in a commercial flock of chickens in Pennsylvania for the first time in nearly a year, the state Department of Agriculture announced Monday. The positive test for a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza turned up in samples from a flock of 50,000 egg-laying hens on a poultry farm in Lehigh County.
Nebraska's first bird flu cases of 2025 reported in backyard flocks in Nance, Kearney counties
Poultry veterinarian Dr. Don Reynolds said producers may not know their birds have been infected until it's too late.
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens
With the price of eggs soaring, more people are looking into keeping backyard chickens. It's a pastime that grew with the ...
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How Many Chicken Nesting Boxes Do You Really Need For Your Backyard Coop?
You can have that backyard chicken coop of your dreams if you do your research. Keep your flock happy by installing the right ...