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My gut says yes, but I do not have a good, data-based answer for you. We are incubating this year instead of bringing new birds in.

We're still on pins and needles with more wild ducks arriving daily. I have not confirmed this yet, but I was told two bald eagles tested positive recently in Maine. I'm worried about the turkeys when they arrive. :-(

I'm so sorry for your loss. You were allowed to keep half of your flock? Here in Maine the entire flock needs to be destroyed.

Thanks so much. From what I've read, to truly address AI, one needs to clean and then disinfect. I'll read the article--I'm assuming you can clean with Oxine too?

I edited the above with a suggestion from another member: We are cleaning and disinfecting all tools (pitch fork, rake, shovel) and then storing on a rack inside the run. We are struggling with the question of boots. To go from our house to the duckhouse requires crossing the driveway...

I agree. I've reached out to several I know via social media, and they have been very helpful. I'm under the impression that (at least in some places) they are required to keep their birds under cover.

That is a really interesting idea! I had not thought of that, but it would be easy and makes sense. I'm going to do some research. Thank you!

We're in Maine, and we've now had a couple confirmed cases of avian influenza in our county (both quite close). We currently only have five silver Appleyard ducks (1 drake and four hens). They have a predator proof 16'x8' covered run with an attached 4'x8' duckhouse. We use the deep litter...