we should first ascertain whether the reported death of birds is because of bird flu.there are no. of other infections or factors that cause e death of large no. of chicken.as far as consumption is concerned, it is safe to consume chicken products heated above 70 degree centigrade which most indian consumer would do, even if it is bird flu affected bird.
i request our scientific community to develop methods at the earliest to eradicate this disease which is killing not just birds but indian rural economy too.