4. Keep the coop clean: Chickens produce a lot of droppings, which can harbor diseases if not properly cleaned. Regularly clean out the coop and replace bedding to keep your chickens healthy. 5.

Over the last year, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, A (H5N1), has sporadically been reported in wild birds, poultry and dairy cows across the United States, Canada and some other countries.