Sick birds in Texas?

When to call

Call if several birds die in a short time, a bird dies with no warning, or your flock shows signs like gasping, a twisted neck, swollen or purple combs and wattles, or a sudden drop in eggs. The full list of signs.

Until someone calls you back, keep birds, eggs, manure and equipment on the property, shut the flock in, and keep any dead birds bagged and cool in case they're needed for testing. What to do while you wait.

Wild birds in Texas

Agency

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Large die-offs can also go to USDA Wildlife Services at 1-866-487-3297. Handling dead wild birds safely.

Where these numbers come from

Sources

tahc.texas.gov, tahc.texas.gov (2)

Checked

October 15, 2026

Agencies change numbers. If this one is wrong, please let us know.