Keeping kids healthy around chickens

[wyan5]

Didn't see this question anywhere but if it's on here already just point me in the right direction
I have 2 children under 3 years old who play out in the backyard with our free range chickens. Is there any extra precautions against disease to take other than washing their hands after being in the yard? My youngest is still learning to walk and often falls down in the poopy yard (I never knew chicken poop was so huge!) The chickens are not tame so the kids never touch them directly.

 

[bargain]

Didn't see this question anywhere but if it's on here already just point me in the right direction

I have 2 children under 3 years old who play out in the backyard with our free range chickens. Is there any extra precautions against disease to take other than washing their hands after being in the yard? My youngest is still learning to walk and often falls down in the poopy yard (I never knew chicken poop was so huge!) The chickens are not tame so the kids never touch them directly.

Great information here!!!!! https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/10-health-precautions-for-backyard-chicken-owners https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/10-health-precautions-for-backyard-chicken-owners

Hope this helps and have a blessed day! farmer nancy

 

[donrae]

Hand washing is good. I'll bet a little exposure to chicken germs will give your kids better immune systems. My kids are raised around all types of animals and have probably been closer to poo than I knew, and they're healthy as, well, horses!