The key to safe chickens is a sturdy, impenetrable coop. Raccoons should be more of a concern, they are such clever, determined critters. .Make sure the structure is secure (enclosed top, fencing buried below ground under the sides, secure latches on doors or other entryways), keep all birds locked in at night, letting them out into the run or "tractor" only during the day.

This does not present a risk. At the present time, the H5N1 strain of bird flu that has spread through poultry farms in southeast Asia and into eastern Europe is not present in the U.S. Even if the H5N1 strain were to appear in the U.S., transmission from birds to people would require close contact with birds, such as handling, butchering or exposure to bird droppings.

Yes. In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of poultry because of concerns regarding avian influenza. The U.S. Department of Agriculture monitors potential infection of poultry and poultry products by avian influenza viruses and other infectious disease agents.

If you follow the label directions, all PondMaster products except PondMaster Copper Sulfate Crystals are approved for use in ponds and lakes used for watering, fishing or swimming.

They will eat just about anything! There are commercial poultry foods available at local feed stores, or you can make your own mix. People feed chickens corn, oats, wheat, rye, soy, fresh greens from the garden (weeds as well), table scraps (they love spaghetti!), worms and other bugs. The local grocery stores and markets often have vegetable scraps available. Variety is the key to good health, just like us!

Yes, it is safe to consume THOROUGHLY COOKED poultry products. The H5N1 virus is sensitive to heat and gets destroyed by normal cooking temperatures of 70- 100 degree Celsius. If meat from poultry birds and eggs are cooked properly, the virus will be destroyed. Just make sure that no part of the meat remains raw or uncooked.

Yes! It is still safe to hunt and eat game. However, hunters are always encouraged to wear gloves when skinning and preparing any game meat (this includes birds and mammals) and to cook meat thoroughly before serving it.

Birds that survive infection excrete virus for at least 10 days, orally and in feces. Highly pathogenic viruses can survive for long periods in tissue, water and the environment, especially when temperatures are low.

It is safe to use around all species of birds, and will have not affect on them. They cannot hear frequencies produced by this unit.

Yes. In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza. The U.S. Department of Agriculture monitors potential infection of poultry and poultry products by avian influenza viruses and other infectious disease agents.

Although the Simple Solution Cat Odor Eliminator for Fabrics formula is non-toxic, birds are reported to have very sensitive respiratory systems. Even a change in air-drafts can sometimes effect the health of a bird. Since you know your bird's sensitivities best, we ask that you use your own judgment when using the Simple Solution Cat Odor Eliminator for Fabrics around your bird. Before using the Simple Solution Cat Odor Eliminator for Fabrics, we recommend taking your bird out of the room.

You can treat your adult birds before you set them up for the breeding season if you have the mite.You don't want to pass the mite onto the babies. One treatment should be all you need.

People who know me personally know that there is NOBODY more paranoid about bird disease and illness. Not only do we take the responsibility of safeguarding the health of our flock seriously but as retailers, we have the responsibility of doing the same for everyone that purchases items from us. That being said: Our flock: All our birds have been checked for the various bird diseases and are vet checked annually.

That will depend on the caretaker. Just like any other pet or animal, they need care--cleaning out the dirty bedding in the coop, keeping it dry and having a clean/dry area of sand or dirt for the birds to take dust bathes in. These practices will all help to keep your birds happy, healthy and odor free.

Helix Wind turbines are completely safe for wildlife because they spin at much lower speeds than horizontal turbines and appear as a solid mass rather than a sharp blurring blade that a bird or bat cannot see or detect.

There is disagreement among ornithologists about what constitutes a species, but James F. Clements's Birds of the World: A Checklist (1999) states that there are a little more than 9,800 species worldwide. of December 1999, 984 species have been recorded in the United States. This however includes Hawaii, which is not part of the North American continent. In North America north of Mexico, 906 species have been recorded, and in the lower 48 states, 834 species.