Feeding outdoor birds - Ask Extension
Hello, with all the news about bird flu, should I still be filling my outdoor bird feeders? I have been so far this winter, but I was wondering if I ...
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Feeding outdoor birds #892433
Asked February 07, 2025, 7:35 PM EST
Hello, with all the news about bird flu, should I still be filling my outdoor bird feeders? I have been so far this winter, but I was wondering if I was inviting pathogens into my yard. Yikes, don't want to do that. I haven't heard this topic on any of the local news stations. Thanks for listening!
Scott County Iowa
Expert Response
Good morning Barb,
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine with your question. It looks like USDA does not specifically recommend removing backyard feeders unless you also take care of poultry. See more here: https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Should-bird-feeders-be-taken-down-to-prevent-the-spread-of-diseases-such-as-bird-flu
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine with your question. It looks like USDA does not specifically recommend removing backyard feeders unless you also take care of poultry. See more here: https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Should-bird-feeders-be-taken-down-to-prevent-the-spread-of-diseases-such-as-bird-flu
