A family-run farm in south suburban Matteson, Kakadoodle Farm, suffered a devastating loss when a bird flu outbreak killed their entire flock of chickens. The couple, MariKate and Marty Thomas, initially suspected freezing temperatures but the rapid increase in deaths led to confirmation of bird flu by USDA officials. The outbreak is believed to have been caused by wild birds contaminating the chicken feed. The farm, which produces organic eggs for an online market, faces a significant financial setback.
A family-run farm in south suburban Matteson was left grappling after a bird flu outbreak wiped out its entire flock.Owners MariKate and Marty Thomas were first tipped off last week when they walked into their coop and discovered that about 30 hens had died without symptoms. The couple initially thought that freezing temperatures were to blame — until the next day, when the number of deaths tripled.
Kakadoodle Farm is an online farmers market that has been delivering organic, chemical-free produce to homes in the area since 2020.Marty Thomas said he was aware of the uptick in bird flu cases but never imagined it would hit their farm. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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