Salmonella can spread between species of birds, to pets, and to people. CDC will provide more information as it becomes available. You can get sick from touching a wild bird or something in its environment, such as a bird feeder or bird bath, and then touching your mouth or face with unwashed hands. 1 апр. 2021 г.
Can you get bird flu from bird feeders?
Low Risk of Avian Flu to Songbirds. There is currently very low risk of an outbreak among wild songbirds, and no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry, according to the National Wildlife Disease Program.
Do you need to clean out bird feeders?
Bird droppings and other contaminants may also spread infectious bird diseases. Clean your feeders about once every two weeks, more often during times of heavy use or wet weather or if there have been reports of salmonella in your area or you have seen sick birds in your yard.
How do you disinfect a bird feeder?
The National Wildlife Health Center recommends cleaning bird baths and feeders with a solution of nine parts water to one part bleach. (If there is visible debris, scrub it off before soaking in the bleach solution.) Dry out the feeder before hanging it back up.
Is it safe to fill the bird feeders?
It's safe to fill bird feeders with seeds once again. Local wildlife rescue centers asked the community to remove feeders earlier this year to slow the spread of a deadly disease among local songbirds.
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