Sorry, but I couldn't resist sharing this with you all:

Canadian health authorities are stationing chickens along 1,550 miles of the border with the United States to detect the deadly West Nile virus, New Scientist reported. The virus mainly infects birds and is transmitted to human beings by mosquitoes. (Reuters)

Are they going to wear Mountie uniforms? Do they have a motto ("We always get our virus")? Is this the ultimate deterrent? Is it really a ploy to catch Waylon Heron?
Could it lead to another Mudcat song challenge?
I'm sure PeterT has the inside scoop on this.
RtS