Free range after found dead crow?

[Minimarsh6]

We have a low risk of avian flu in our area, but over the weekend we had an adolescent crow pass away in our yard. It is unclear if it was injured (it couldn’t fly, but it could spread its wings and hop around), so we aren’t sure of the cause of death.

We have disposed of the crow but now I’m wondering how long should I wait until I let the chickens out in the yard again? I don’t want them to be exposed to a disease if the bird was sick.

I did call the local agency to report a dead bird. They are coming to collect the poor crow tomorrow, but they only test for West Nile here.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I personally would wait for a little bit. Since you have a low risk you should be okay but rather be safe than sorry. I'm not sure how long it would live in the soil but I'd wait at least a week.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

We have a low risk of avian flu in our area, but over the weekend we had an adolescent crow pass away in our yard. It is unclear if it was injured (it couldn’t fly, but it could spread its wings and hop around), so we aren’t sure of the cause of death.

We have disposed of the crow but now I’m wondering how long should I wait until I let the chickens out in the yard again? I don’t want them to be exposed to a disease if the bird was sick.

I did call the local agency to report a dead bird. They are coming to collect the poor crow tomorrow, but they only test for West Nile here.

What agency did you call? I found this:

If you find dead wild birds on your property, contact your State wildlife agency or State health department so they can collect and test them for HPAI.

Ask them how long AI might be a risk for your birds, in case the crow was a carrier. And see if you can find out why the agency you called won't test the crow for AI. Maybe it's not a problem in your area. Please keep us posted.