Diseases From Chickens?

[LittleChickenRacingTeam]

Shhh Pat. My humour or lack there of is the devil's work....

 

[LittleChickenRacingTeam]

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Closest they have been to a SLEIGH BED is this...

 

[Ol'FashionHen]

... Oh my word I love that picture ... priceless!

 

[NYREDS]

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Well I'll go so far as to agree that millions are gonna die at some point. I have no plans to personally but I'm sure others will. Don't really think either of these flus will be much of a threat in the US.

 

[briteday]

Having worked in the medical field most of my life I think the most important thing is to make your doctor aware that you do keep chickens, or whatever livestock and pets you have so that they can take that into consideration if you get ill. And don't forget to remind them if you do come down with something that doesn't seem ordinary or doesn't resolve with ordinary treatment.

Honestly, wash your hands after coming in from the coop, handling chickens, handling eggs. I wear a simple dust mask when I move straw or bedding around just because I can feel the dust and grit in my mouth and nose otherwise. Take care if you are handling a sick bird... I might possibly wear disposable gloves in that case.