What the state’s own agencies say, with sources. Not legal advice.
Avian flu rules for backyard flocks in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Agriculture tells bird keepers not to touch a sick or dead bird and to report it instead. For domestic birds, the report goes to the Oregon State Veterinarian. ODA's backyard biosecurity advice includes keeping a dedicated pair of shoes for time around your birds, washing clothing after visiting them, keeping new birds apart from the flock for 30 days, and quarantining birds that return from a poultry swap or similar event. Check ODA's avian influenza pages for current detections and any quarantine areas near you.
Checked 2026-11-02 · oregon.gov
Finding an avian vet in Oregon
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association runs a searchable Vet Directory on its website, where you can look up member veterinarians and clinics by location or by veterinarian last name. The directory is not specific to ducks, so call a clinic before booking and ask whether the veterinarian sees waterfowl or other poultry. Oregon State University's veterinary teaching hospital in Corvallis lists small and large animal services, with a production animal mobile service; contact its large animal reception to ask whether they can help with a duck.
Checked 2026-11-02 · oregonvma.org
State contacts
For sick or dead domestic birds, Oregon's Department of Agriculture directs owners to the Oregon State Veterinarian at 503-986-4711; the department's general line is 503-986-4550. Wild bird reports go to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife instead. ODA also runs the National Poultry Improvement Plan in Oregon, a voluntary program that tests participating flocks for diseases including pullorum and avian influenza.
Checked 2026-11-02 · oregon.gov, oregon.gov
