Friendly farmer sick after processing birds

[phalenbeck]

About a week back, I processed 5 Cornish X as I have done for 4 years. I did get in contact with a bit of poop, and did minor hand cuts. All birds seemed healthy. The next day chills, that passed, and 'lower intestional distress' that is still with me 5 days later. I am not worried about me so much, as I can handle this in time, but Is this from the birds? I am likely guilty of rinsing my hands frequently, but not washing them as much as I should. Getting sick from processing--happen to others? The good news distress is slimming me down some.

 

[chooks4life]

You may want to look up symptoms of salmonella. Just a thought.

This hasn't happened to me, but just in case, until you're better and know you're out the other side of the woods, I personally wouldn't be too laid back about it. People die from catching diseases from poultry every year.

Best wishes.

 

[enola]

If diahrea is causing you to lose weight, you really need to see a Dr. Dehydration can be a very dangerous health situation.

 

[phalenbeck]

Thanks, it clearly was salmonella. My thought is my practice of drinking (coffee) and smoking without washing my hands was the problem. Time to shape up, I guess. I have done all the hydration stuff, and am mostly better.

 

[chooks4life]

Good to hear. Hope you make a full recovery.

Best wishes.

 

[aoxa]

Are you sure it wasn't Camplyobacter poisoning? I have had it from my dogs eating chicken poop and me letting my dogs lick my hands, and not washing them after.. So yeah it is possible.

I was hospitalized with it and it created ulcers in my bowels. I was pretty sick and in isolation in the hospital.

It's not usually serious.. I know the stomach cramping was pretty tough for me. My whole intestines just stopped working. And now I am more careful.

 

[phalenbeck]

Camplyobacter looks like another possibility. I am happy to have this info. Now I find that there is some Dengue where I am going to he dentist to save a couple thousand. I have spent many years not worrying about much, and I guess it is time to take precautions. Stuff does not seem heal as fast now that I am near-old.

 

[LindaB220]

Thanks, it clearly was salmonella. My thought is my practice of drinking (coffee) and smoking without washing my hands was the problem. Time to shape up, I guess. I have done all the hydration stuff, and am mostly better.

Glad you are feeling better. This is something I had not thought about. But I wash my hands with soap at least 7-8 times a day. Every time I come in contact with chickens. I'm bad about drinking water too. sigh.

 

[LindaB220]

Camplyobacter looks like another possibility. I am happy to have this info. Now I find that there is some Dengue where I am going to he dentist to save a couple thousand. I have spent many years not worrying about much, and I guess it is time to take precautions. Stuff does not seem heal as fast now that I am near-old.

Take all your shots before going overseas. Safety first. Good for you. Wish you the best. Be careful. Take along a small container of GSE. Grapefruit Seed Extract. A couple of drops in water will kill all bacteria. Soak veggies and salads before eating. Amazon sells it cheap. $8 or so.

 

[Ruthster55]

I know they're marketed mostly to bodybuilders, but I like Animal Pak vitamins to keep your immune system in tip-top shape.

They're expensive abroad - so buy them before you leave and put them in your suitcase.