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Wet seeds are dangerous for birds as the seeds swell and become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Not outside of seasonal variances perhaps but higher than average I’d say. Rinse and dry your feeder before refilling. Oral administration of antimicrobials may alter the protective natural gut flora. Wet seed becomes contaminated, infecting birds that eat it. Raptor Education Group, Inc. is a non- profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to caring for injured or orphaned native bird species and public education on wildlife issues. Salmonella is a naturally occurring bacteria found in the intestine of birds, but when it's transmitted from bird to bird, it can be fatal. Elise Wolf, the director of Native Bird Care in Sisters, called the situation an outbreak. To prevent spread of salmonella, take down and wash your bird feeders with 10% bleach solution. 53°

The freeze-thaw cycle of spring, incubates the bacteria in feeders. And removing your feeders completely just denies the birds a source of food that they’ve come to rely on. Raptor Education Group, Inc. is a non- profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to caring for injured or orphaned native bird species and public education on wildlife issues. According to Wolf, if you find a dead bird in your backyard the best way to dispose of it is to put on gloves, place the bird in a bag and throw it away. They should be emptied and cleaned daily before refilling with fresh water. Salmonella is a bacteria that commonly produces food poisoning in humans. She said burying the bird could cause more contamination. They are a small flocking species that live in Canada but winter in our area. Birds who are showing symptoms usually die in 1 to 3 days.

Early treatment is essential for septicemic salmonellosis, but there is controversy regarding the use of drugs for intestinal salmonella. Salmonella arrives at bird feeders through rodent (mice, squirrels) droppings. "I would say (we received) 30 calls this year, which is a lot. "If we don't take the feeders down, then that infection will just spread to the birds throughout the region," Wolf said.Bob Herztler in Sisters did just that, taking down about seven of his bird feeders after a dozen birds died in his backyard from salmonella infections. "I'd rather they stay healthy and out of my yard, than enjoy them and (they) get sick." "I mean, the health of the bird population is first and foremost," Hertzler said. That is exactly what happens to birds at feeders. Wolf said she does …

"Just like with COVID, if you get a bunch of organisms together in one area you're ripe for infection," Hertzler said. Wolf said she does not know why the outbreak is happening now, but that one contributing factor could be dirty bird feeders. Or is it the water source the birds visit – and poop in – immediately after they feed? The birds affected most are Pine Siskins and Red-polls. Many more died in transit to our clinic. Salmonella arrives at bird feeders through rodent (mice, squirrels) droppings. We make sure they have fresh water, it’s changed twice a day. ALERT! That is exactly what happens to birds at feeders. © 2020, NPG of Oregon, Inc. Bend, OR USA "Salmonella is a naturally occurring  bacteria found in the intestine of birds, but when it's transmitted from bird to bird, it can be fatal. "Hertlzer said he does not plan on hanging his feeders back up during the summer. Wash your hands after handling the birds or discarded seed.On another bird topic many birds, such as robins have arrived in our area expecting spring.

If you find a bird that seems infected, Wolf said you can contact her at Jordan Williams is a multimedia journalist for NewsChannel 21. We were attracting populations so we just want to get rid of that. Our recent patients weigh about 10 grams or less.Salmonella is a bacteria that commonly produces food poisoning in humans.

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