03.11.2026 Health Bird flu likely detected in geese tied to Peconic Bay waterfowl die-off Bird flu has been detected in geese tied to the recent waterfowl die-off in Jamesport, according to preliminary state testing. At least three Canada geese taken Feb. 16 along...
12.27.2025 Year in Review 2025 Year in Review: Crescent Duck Farm recovers from bird flu In late January, Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue confronted an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) — bird flu. The farm’s operators and owner Doug Corwin had to humanely...
03.19.2025 News Expert: Backyard chickens do not lay cheaper eggs The price of eggs continues to be a topic for discussion as the H5N1 virus, better known as bird flu, continues to ravage laying flocks. According to the U.S....
02.06.2025 News Crescent Duck Farm not shuttering; hopes rest on remaining eggs Despite some recent reports to the contrary, Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has no plans to close its doors permanently. “I laid off my packing house company the day...
02.05.2025 Health & Environment Answers to some concerns about bird flu The recent detection of HPAI at Crescent Duck Farm has thrust bird flu concerns back to the forefront. The risk to humans remains low, but those who maintain backyard flocks should...
01.22.2025 News Aquebogue duck farm hit with bird flu Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue is confronting an outbreak of bird flu. The Suffolk County health department issued a press release early Wednesday revealing that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...
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