Mt Healthy Hatchery Salmonella HELP

[trupeach]

I'm new to raising chickens and I have 9 chicks that are 5 weeks old from Mt Healthy Hatchery. I live in Ohio where they are located and the local news is covering the story of the outbreak of salmonella from the hatchery. I called the hatchery and no one could answer my questions maybe someone here can. My chickens look healthy what do I have to look for to know if they are sick? Could they look healthy and have salmonella? I'm freaking out any information would be great. Thank you

 

[sickchicks]

Peach,

The chicks will look healthy, but please be advised....

~This is not a "normal strain" of salmonella seen in poultry
~Salmonella lasts for months in the environment so you don't have to fondle/kiss the chicks to get it
~Assume they have it and take the necessary precautions
~Spend some time on the CDC sight and make an educated decision

http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/live-poultry-05-14/index.html

 

[sklewis5]

Peach what did you decide to do? I am in the same boat and am completely torn. My coop will be done this weekend and they are ready to go in. I have to decide quick!