Can chickens get sick from humans?

[katie_3487]

I’ve had a cough for a couple of days and no other symptoms. I was just wondering if my chickens can get sick from me? I know they have sensitive respiratory systems so I don’t want to get them sick.

 

[BDutch]

Never heard they can. But I don’t know for sure.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Good question ... I don't think so but that's why practicing good sanitation helps. Mask when in the coop & working in the run. Wash hands before and after working with your chickens.

 

[nuthatched]

No, not to my knowledge