A bill that makes it easier for residents to legally feed birds and other wildlife near homes was signed by Governor Whitmer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LANSING — The backyard birds are back but with avian influenza being widespread, is it safe for people to fill up their wild bird ...

As temperatures plummet to below zero across Michigan this week, backyard bird enthusiasts who enjoy watching and feeding their feathered visitors may wonder how, or if, they can withstand the harsh ...

Whether you already have a backyard chicken coop or are considering investing in some chickens, news about bird flu might have you worried about the potential health risks. Here's what you need to ...

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI -- Avian influenza has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in Allegan County and state health officials say owners of domestic birds need to be cautious. Michigan Department ...

Spring migration is a special time in the Great Lakes State. The state is at the intersection of the Atlantic and Mississippi migratory routes. Michigan is a major migratory route for more than 340 ...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Bird flu has been detected in an Ottawa County backyard flock, marking the first bird flu case in Michigan this year. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ...

Michigan officials say they have confirmed five new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state, including one backyard flock each in Monroe County and St. Clair County. This is the first ...

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan state representative has introduced two House bills that would allow homeowners to have hens in their backyards, calling them a counteraction to the ongoing bird flu ...

When the wind howls and the temperature plummets, it's easy to look out a window as birds huddle in a bush or on a wire and wonder if they need some help to make it through the winter. While many of ...

Experts say it's generally safe to use bird feeders this spring despite the prevalence of avian influenza, particularly if feeders are kept clean and users don't have backyard poultry. If unusual bird ...