Several birds are getting sick and dying in Kentucky, and at this point, it's unclear why.Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said in a Facebook post that it has received multiple reports of birds with similar symptoms — eye swelling, crusty discharge and neurological signs. They are not sure what is causing the illness.The sick birds in Kentucky have specifically been reported in Boone and Kenton counties here in Northern Kentucky, as well as Jefferson County.Those counties are being advised to stop feeding birds/remove bird feeders for the time being.Wildlife officials are asking everyone across the state to do the following:Bird feeders and baths should be cleaned immediately with a 10% bleach solution, then weekly thereafterPeople should avoid handling birds (wear disposable gloves if handling is necessary) Keep pets away from sick or dead birds as a standard precaution.Officials said other states have had similar reports. So far, the type of birds that have been affected are Blue Jays, Common Grackles and European starlings, but other species may be affected as well.Click here to report a dead or sick bird.
Several birds are getting sick and dying in Kentucky, and at this point, it's unclear why.
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said in a Facebook post that it has received multiple reports of birds with similar symptoms — eye swelling, crusty discharge and neurological signs. They are not sure what is causing the illness.
The sick birds in Kentucky have specifically been reported in Boone and Kenton counties here in Northern Kentucky, as well as Jefferson County.
Those counties are being advised to stop feeding birds/remove bird feeders for the time being.
Wildlife officials are asking everyone across the state to do the following:
- Bird feeders and baths should be cleaned immediately with a 10% bleach solution, then weekly thereafter
- People should avoid handling birds (wear disposable gloves if handling is necessary)
- Keep pets away from sick or dead birds as a standard precaution.
Officials said other states have had similar reports. So far, the type of birds that have been affected are Blue Jays, Common Grackles and European starlings, but other species may be affected as well.
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