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Bird flu #892762

Asked February 18, 2025, 12:39 PM EST

If you find a dead mouse in my home chicken coop should I be concerned about bird flu?

Washtenaw County Michigan

Expert Response

Thank you for reaching out. No need to worry. More than likely the chickens killed the mouse because it wasn't supposed to be there.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 18, 2025, 1:28 PM EST

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Bird flu #892762

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