Keep Backyard Chickens Indoors to Prevent Bird Flu
Danish authorities urge backyard poultry owners to keep birds indoors following new bird flu outbreaks.
2026年10月26日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /You must move your backyard chickens inside their coop now.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration issued this warning due to bird flu.
Wild birds are spreading the virus across Denmark.
A farm in Stokkemarke on Lolland lost 27,000 turkeys to culling today.
Another farm in Slagelse culled 40,000 turkeys just a few days ago.
Authority official Mette Kirkeskov Sie urged private bird owners to take action.
Wild birds must not reach your poultry, feed, or drinking water.
Owners should also change their shoes before entering chicken coops.
Statens Serum Institut noted that human infection is possible, though very rare.
Source: DR Nyheder
