Oh yeah sorry wrong code. I’m tired.

Different strain -H1N1 which is around and comes and goes and is obviously a big issue in a poultry farm. It spreads like the flu and my understanding is that if melbcat is not out catching birds the odd bit of dirt from outside is not going to be an issue.

H5N1 is the strain that’s decimating birds worldwide currently but not yet here. There have been a few cases of it transmitting to mammals (like pigs and cows and seals I think). It’s effects in mammals are not really well known but worrying. If that starts doing the rounds then yeah it’s time to watch and act, mainly because we don’t know if, how, and how badly it might spread if it does get a grip in mammals.

But for now, I’d say a small group of maggies on your side is probably safer than some of the other shite in your neighbourhood! I would enjoy it.

You are doing amazing 🤟

Bird flu (H1N5) is not yet in Australia and you’ll know when it is because it’s not gonna be great for our wildlife - it will hit chickens or migratory species first though, IM <semi-informed> O. And magpies are ‘catholic’ feeders; as long as you aren’t going overboard or being silly and feeding them rubbish they will be fine with a little treat. And good enough hygiene is ok - even with your and Melbcat’s health concerns.

Can lightning strike - yes. Are you significantly increasing that risk by carefully connecting with wildlife - no.

I put out water on a hot day but when it’s not summer there’s tons around.

source: I’m not a biologist but I work with and hang out with birdos. Also have experience living with immunocompromised peeps so I do understand

Oh no. Hope it’s all ok.

Same! 40/50 here too

Hugs. Thinking of you and your mum

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An offering of this best boy I met on the street one day

sky pretty

This is the only good social media, right here. Thanks

Yeah I’m starting to get a bad feeling about it all. About to turn off notifcations and try to bury in work for a few hours

thunders

Pressure cooker risotto - pancetta, mushies and veg and cheese plus some left over salad and hommus

Oh I hate that. But it’s better to do that U turn and be sure!

I was pulled into a false sense of security by the extra four mins I had in the PH timetable and missed the train 😔. At least I get to sit here in the sun

Home made hommus, salad with roasted fennel and ithe bits and some lentil/vege patties. I got a mix for them from the market. Add water and some grated zucchini and fry up. They were really yum.

Nice.

Edit. 100 to 1! At least that means I only need to put a dollar on it

GO!!