Bird Flu Precautions

One of the most talked about topics in the news today is the concern about the chance of a world wide spread of bird flu. With all the information and miss-information going around, it is vital to get as much correct information as possible Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them One recent case in England comes to mind where a parrot died because it was help in quarantine with contaminated chickens.