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So I really shouldn't kiss my chickens???

post #1 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:11pm
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smile I really really love my chickens. I am a newer chicken owner. Just got the 1st batch 3 1/2 months ago. Well, I read that they can give you salmanilla (I know I spelled it wrong) Is that really true? I just love them so much. I just wanta pick them up and kiss them! tongue So I have been careful so far and washed my hands real good after touching them.

So has anyone ever kissed their hens??? If so were you ok? Am I just over worried?

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post #2 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:13pm

I kiss my chickens.  I know I shouldn't but they're irresistable.  I just hope salmonella doesn't live on feathers.

I believe in God like I believe in the sunrise. Not because I can see it, but because I can see all that it touches.  (C.S. Lewis)

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post #3 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:15pm

I've smooched mine too, near the back of the head. I kiss my ducklings all the time too. I can't resist the fuzzzzzzzz.....

Amy

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post #4 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:17pm

I kiss mine too.  I have read you can get salm. from them too.  Who knows?  I had it once and I lived.  I am hoping I would live again if I got it. lol

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post #5 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:18pm

Guilty. I'm a chicken smoocher over her as well. ;]

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LF Dark Brahmas, LF Buffs Brahmas, B Dark Cornish, White Silkies/Showgirls, LF Sicilian Buttercups, B Silver Laced Wyandottes, Golden Laced Brabanters, Delaweres, LF New Hampshire Reds, B Buff Laced Polish, Self Blue OEGBs, LF Silver Spangled Hamburgs, and a few darling mutts.

currently breeding; buff laced polish, self blue OEGBs, dark brahmas, and dark cornish
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post #6 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:25pm

OMG.  I am so relieved.  I was embarrassed to admit it and was afraid all these posts would be people saying, "YOU'RE GOING TO DIE!!!!!"

I mean, I know I'm going to die someday.  I hope I'll be kissing a chicken when I go.

D

I believe in God like I believe in the sunrise. Not because I can see it, but because I can see all that it touches.  (C.S. Lewis)

I still miss Dad.
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I believe in God like I believe in the sunrise. Not because I can see it, but because I can see all that it touches.  (C.S. Lewis)

I still miss Dad.
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post #7 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:29pm

Yeah, ok rat me out....me too. But only the silkies!

Lori fearless mother of 3 boys and caregiver of small zoo.
"That which doesn't kill us makes us strong."
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post #8 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:44pm

I kiss and hug mine too and have been for years hugs...I'm still here!

 

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post #9 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:46pm

I'm more of a chicken nuzzler. I have a red cochin hen that just nuzzles my cheek, and i nuzzle her right back.

No diseases, but I did get a peck in the eye, so be careful!

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post #10 of 76
8/7/08 at 7:51pm

I kiss my chickens, I nuzzle my chickens, I LOVE my chickens. smile  I especially like kissing my rooster on his big, huge, comb. smile

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