I NEED MORE ADVICE ON HISTOPLASMOSIS!!!!!

[Lilywater101]

Hey, I read the article about the disease on histoplasmosis, and i was wondering if it was enough protection with goggles and a face mask or can i still get the disease even if i protect myself. Also my chickens are free-range chickens and well thay poop EVERTWHEREexcept on the porch of my house we definetly try to get them to stay away from the house perimeter. But anyways like i was saying can we get the disease from their poop being everywhere even if we do not stir it??. Also would it be wise to stay at home on a windy day and not go outside??

(Sorry for the overload of questions I just want to protect myself also will the goggles be enough protection for my eyes?) I would appreciate it a TON if i got some anwsers please!

 

[mamaKate]

Wow. Wearing a mask to clean your coop is a reasonable precaution. I've never done it, but it makes sense. Of course, use good handwashing as you would in any bacteria laden environment(like the mall).Beyond that, I don't think you really need to worry unless you have an illness or compromised immune system. Pretty much just relax and enjoy your birds. Welcome to BYC. It's a great place to hang out.

 

[grandads]

Yes you do need to worry!!!!!!!!!! My brother-in got this and became very ill. He was very healthy. always use a mask.

 

[Lilywater101]

I your brother-in-law okay???

Did your brother in law get rid of his chickens? After hearing how dangerous this disease is I do not know if I should keep chickens anymore.

 

[Katy]

I wear a mask when I clean my coop most of the time, but I've been around chickens my whole life (almost 56 years) and haven't ever had a problem.

 

[Katy]

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You are getting waaaaay to stressed about this!! Relax and enjoy your chickens.

 

[Lilywater101]

Thanks, I guess I should just relax.

(my husband told me the same thing)