I never said it was a joke.Nearly 3 million birds in my state have been put down as of today. Approximately 15 backyard flocks containing less than 100 birds have been affected. The vast majority have been commercial turkey farms, and almost every incidence has been traced to a mallard duck. A half hour south of me, an entire family of 8 great horned owls was found dead and tested positive.
If you think this is a "joke" to "incite panic", get lost. This is a colossal deal to those of us in the middle of it.