Can pet birds get avian flu?
Yes. But there is no highly pathogenic H5N1 in the U.S., so there is no risk to pet birds at this time. Is it safe to hang wild bird feeders in the yard? Yes. There is no high pathogenic H5N1 in the U.S. Is it safe to hunt and eat game birds? Yes. There is no highly pathogenic avian flu in the U.S. As always, hunters should use disposable, waterproof gloves when handling game birds, and should wash their hands afterwards. Is working in a restaurant with poultry products safe? Yes. There is no highly pathogenic H5N1 in this country, so there is no risk of being infected with avian flu from working or eating in a restaurant. What should I do if I find a dead wild bird? Call the Cape May County Department of Health at (609) 465-1209, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to report dead bird sightings. If you find a dead wild bird over the weekend, you should report the bird sighting to the Department of Health the following Monday. At this time, the Department does not r
