Bird – Avian Pox
Q: What disease does this bird have? I found him in a large container of water.
A: Local birding guide Georgann Schmalz (birdingadventuresinc.com) says it’s a juvenile American robin and probably has avian pox. Mockingbirds, thrashers, crows and robins are hit with it more than other species.
It is highly contagious but there is no treatment for wild birds. Sterilize your bird feeder and bird bath if you have them.
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Holly Plant Allergy
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Arborvitae dry roots and proper planting
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English Ivy – Dying
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Vegetable garden – Using Pre-emergent
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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Alberta Spruce – Dying
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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