Can't imagine anyone here keeps poultry but whether you do or not there's inevitably going to be a lot of sensationalising in the media now that we've got it. Some of the Downsizer crew have put together a Bird Flu Basics guide:

Downsizer's Bird Flu Basics

There's a fair few poultry keepers on board and a few scientists too so hopefully there'll be plenty of sensible discussion and advice to be had, if anyone has any specific concerns please pop over.

Another handy Bird Flu link:

http://www.uksurvive.com/new/home.php?cat=1

I've wanted to get some chickens for a couple years now. The wife has been reluctant and frankly I've been too busy to build a coop.

I still might get some eventually but if I do they will be in an enclosed area so that other birds can not enter.

I was going to get some a few weeks ago, free range in an orchard, won't be doing that yet. Thinking of sheep now.