About this episode

CJ Steedman discusses the arrival of bird flu in Australia and provides practical advice for backyard chicken keepers on how to protect their flocks.

Bird flu has officially arrived in Australia, and if you keep backyard chickens, you've probably seen plenty of headlines, social media posts, and opinions flying around. But what does it actually mean for your flock? Should you be worried? Do you need to lock your chickens up? What practical steps can you take to protect your birds without falling into panic mode? In this episode of Ditch the Store, CJ separates fact from fiction and explains what backyard chicken keepers need to know about avian influenza, how it spreads, the signs to watch for, and the simple biosecurity measures that can help keep your flock safe. Based on the episode transcript. In This Episode 🐔 What bird flu (avian influenza) actually is 🐔 What's happening in Australia right now 🐔 How bird flu spreads between birds 🐔 Why backyard chicken keepers should pay attention 🐔 Practical biosecurity measures you can implement today 🐔 Signs and symptoms to watch for in your flock 🐔 Whether free-range chickens are at greater risk 🐔 Could bird flu affect egg supplies and prices? 🐔 How to stay informed without falling into fear and misinformation Key Takeaways ✅ Don't panic ✅ Focus on practical biosecurity ✅…

People in this episode

Host: CJ Steedman

Topics covered

• bird flu
• avian influenza
• backyard chickens
• biosecurity measures
• chicken health
• poultry safety

Keywords

• bird flu
• avian influenza
• backyard chickens
• biosecurity
• chicken health
• poultry
• Australia
• wild birds
• egg supplies
• fear and misinformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mojo Homestead, Official Australian Bird Flu Updates

Places: Australia

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