Can chickens catch human cold?

Chickens can not catch human colds.

But they can get chicken respiratory illnesses that may look like a cold to humans.

Here's some info

http://www.colchesterpoultryclub.com/health.htm

http://www.welphatchery.com/poultry_health.asp

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Do you take the chicken to the vet ? Do I put the rooster away from the other chickens it would have to be a dog crate and do I bring him in the garage ? The only way I can catch him would be at night . He is not friendly ... UGH Im so worried
 
Do you take the chicken to the vet ? Do I put the rooster away from the other chickens it would have to be a dog crate and do I bring him in the garage ? The only way I can catch him would be at night . He is not friendly ... UGH Im so worried
Welcome to BYC!
This thread is very old, you might get a better response by starting a new one here https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/
I hope it works out for you and your rooster.
 

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