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Hobby flock owners should keep their poultry safe from unknown bird ailment

INDIANAPOLIS — In light of recent reports of sick and dying songbirds throughout the state, veterinarians with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health are encouraging hobby flock owners to take steps to protect their poultry. Late last week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources advised Hoosiers to remove birdfeeders in an effort to deter the yet-unidentified source of illness and death. Since then, owners of chickens, ducks and other backyard poultry have been asking about the risk to their flocks. “Currently, we do not know what is causing songbirds to become ill or to die,” said Bret D. Marsh, Indiana state veterinarian. “We are coordinating with Indiana DNR to investigate reports of sick birds. However, laboratory testing has not yet determined if this is a disease or some other agent.”

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