West Nile Virus?

[LucyP]

I keep hearing about West Nile Virus making people sick.. and killing crows. Does anyone know much about this and pet birds?

[birdiemom]

I don't think it effects indoor birds,,you have to bitten by the mosquitos to get it.

[LucyP]

right... except what if mosquitos get inside? They can get it right?

[ArtS]

Lucy,

If your bird gets bitten by an infected mosquito your bird WILL die. We are wary of mosquitos specifically because some of the ones in NJ are infected.

Regards,

Art S.