The short supply and the ever-present demand for ... resulting price hikes are the direct result of the highly contagious bird flu, which has decimated the number of egg-laying hens.

Having a bird bath in your yard is an important way for wild birds to access much-needed drinking water to stay hydrated. If you live in a colder region or one with rapid temperature changes this time ...

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Australia’s recent declaration of being bird flu-free has proved short-lived, with the Victorian Agriculture Department announcing an outbreak at a farm in the state’s north. The Australian ...

The strain had previously been found only in birds and people. Most bird flu infections in dairy cattle in the US have been the B3.13 variant, or what’s become known as the “cattle clade.” ...

This tiny tree-climbing specialist scurries up trunks with spider-like agility, probing bark crevices for hidden insects with its curved bill. The Short-toed Treecreeper is a small, brown bird with a ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

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