Dead bird in yard found while chickens free ranging

[TacticalChickenDad]

With Avian Influenza being at the front of the mind lately, just wanted some advice about this situation and if there's anything we can do to manage exposure.

My wife had the chickens free ranging today and while my son was out playing in the yard found what looks like a brewers blackbird that had died with no visible trauma.

Chickens were immediately put back in the run so they don't get exposed to anything on or near the bird, and the bird has been disposed of. Is there anything else we should be doing to protect our chickens?

 

[nuthatched]

Don't panic. Songbirds die from heart attacks since they eat birdseed which isn't great for them. Could have been many things.

 

[aart]

Has AI been detected in your area?

 

[TacticalChickenDad]

Has AI been detected in your area?

Yes, multiple cases in poultry farms in my county

 

[aart]

Yes, multiple cases in poultry farms in my county

That dead bird should be given/reported to the local F&W or DNR.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

That dead bird should be given/reported to the local F&W or DNR.

2x.