The Associated Press
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys have died in Virginia since the recent storms snuffed power.
The poultry died from extreme heat after the storm cut power to fans that cool chicken and turkey houses. Most of the poultry losses occurred in the Shenandoah Valley, but producers in other parts of the state such as Southside also reported the death of birds, said Hobey Bauhan, president of the Virginia Poultry Federation.
High temperatures have continued and officials warned people to protect themselves from the heat as well as look after others who. . .