I have found 2 dead sparrows in my garden today, very unusual. Anyone know of any bird disease going around and if so does it affect chickens?

I don't think it affects chickens - there was a disease specific to sparrows going around a few years ago - so much so that their numbers dropped drastically and people were worrying about them becoming endangered, they are now on the increase again. About 4yrs ago we had a spate here - I found about 7 dead or dying sparrows in our yard over about 3 months at the end of summer and the cats did catch far more than normal - you could just walk up to them and pick them up. I think it goes through populations at random - if you google it I'm sure you'll find plenty of info, but I have chooks and it never affected them.

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ive not heard of anything but the 1st thing that sprung to mind was wonder if there is any new structure being built near to you extention conservatory house ect??????

there is alot of canker going going around in gardens birds at the moment.
wildlife rehabbers are advising that bird feeders are cleaned out at least once a week.

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Thanks for these replies, I will go and give my feeders a good wash!