Scientifically known as Gallus gallus domesticus, chickens are one of the most widespread and common domesticated animals in ...

H5N1 usually spreads to people through contact with infected or dead birds, as with the Louisiana patient. Currently, there ...

It’s important for backyard coops to have strong fencing with a cover over the top to protect the chickens from other wild ...

As California declares a state of emergency over bird flu, here is what scientists are saying about the dangers of the virus.

Louisiana became the 50th state to have a confirmed case on Dec. 16 in a three-year outbreak that has killed 124 million ...

Bird flu outbreak in Cullman and Pickens counties leads to farm quarantines and increased surveillance of poultry.