In the Aquebogue town cemetery, there are seven generations of Corwins. Their farm has been in the family since the 1640s. They used to raise ducks, but now they are the only duck farm left on Long Island. A recent outbreak of bird flu, H5N1, has shut down their farm and they had to euthanize their entire flock of 100,000 ducks. This bird flu outbreak has affected millions of birds across the United States since it reached the country in 2022. It has caused a shortage of eggs and led to the killing of over 100 million chickens. The disease has even spread to mammals, like cows, and a few humans. Experts are trying to contain the spread of the flu, but it's not easy. Vaccinating the birds could help, but it's currently not allowed because it would affect the export of U.S. poultry to other countries. For the Corwin family, the outbreak has been devastating. They have had to lay off workers and are unsure if they will be able to start again. It has been a difficult time for them, similar to the grief of losing a loved one. The impact of the bird flu outbreak is far-reaching and affecting many people and animals. It is important to try and find a solution to prevent the spread of the disease and protect the poultry industry.