Can you catch something from chickens?

[Madhouse Pullet]

I don't always know the appropriate places for some of my questions so I apologize in advance.....but I was curious if you can get sick or anything from your flock?

 

[nchls school]

Zoonotic diseases that backyard poultry may spread to humans include salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, and avian influenza viruses.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I'll have to do some research on those. Thank you for your response!

 

[nchls school]

You're welcome, but do keep in mind that most, or all, pets can spread disease to humans in one way or another. A little common sense and a well-maintained flock will not make you sick. I've had all kinds of birds for 52 years and have never gotten sick from them or ever worried about it.

 

[Pghelp]

Wash your hands and keep your coop and run fairly tidy and clean. The only time I ever got sick was a respiratory thing from poop dust and down. It unexpectedly got cold and we moved baby chicks into the house. I was the only one cleaning the coop and I'm the only one who got sick, probably more susceptible because of my asthma. As long as you take sensible precautions you shouldn't be in any danger.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Wash your hands and keep your coop and run fairly tidy and clean. The only time I ever got sick was a respiratory thing from poop dust and down. It unexpectedly got cold and we moved baby chicks into the house. I was the only one cleaning the coop and I'm the only one who got sick, probably more susceptible because of my asthma. As long as you take sensible precautions you shouldn't be in any danger.

Definitely a good reminder to just practice those basic cleanliness.

Can you "catch" anything by just stepping in their poo?

 

[Folly's place]

Hand washing is most important, as after handling any animal. Wear a good face mask when cleaning the coop, or doing anything that raises dust out there, or when spraying for mites or lice. An N95 mask or respirator!
Barn shoes and boots! Keep them at the door, and only wear them at your coop, not indoors in the house, or anywhere off the property where there might be chickens or at feed stores.
In spite of what some folks do, and think cute, don't be kissing your birds, or having them in the kitchen either.
Basic things like hand washing will manage most everything.
Mary

 

[Pghelp]

What Folly's Place said above. I keep yard shoes that only go to the chicken run or garden. Bio security keeps both your birds and you healthy!

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

Hand washing is most important, as after handling any animal. Wear a good face mask when cleaning the coop, or doing anything that raises dust out there, or when spraying for mites or lice. An N95 mask or respirator!
Barn shoes and boots! Keep them at the door, and only wear them at your coop, not indoors in the house, or anywhere off the property where there might be chickens or at feed stores.
In spite of what some folks do, and think cute, don't be kissing your birds, or having them in the kitchen either.
Basic things like hand washing will manage most everything.
Mary

i’ve always kissed my ducks, they also love to spend time in the house. as long as you provide your birds with proper vet care and make sure they are healthy, it’s no worse then having a dogs/cats.