The state government last week banned import of chickens from other states.
"No chicken has died in the state due to bird flu. Some deaths of chickens were reported and the cause of their death was Ranikhet virus, not bird flu," said Kumar.
Jharkhand imports 40 tonnes of chickens every day, which is 60 percent of the total consumption.
Chief Minister Arjun Munda has already declared to compensate the poultry owners to Rs.40 per chicken if bird flu hits the state and culling becomes necessary.
--Edited IANS