pregnant with chickens?

[mandolinmama]

Hi everyone,
We found out last week that we are expecting another baby in december (a human baby that is)
I was wondering, should I be worried about handleing my chickens while pregnant?
I can't hardly keep my hands off them. I do wash and use hand sanitizer everytime i'm done with them.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Donna Sue:/

 

[keljonma]

I think as long as you practice good hygiene you should be fine. But I suggest you discuss this with your family ob and your family vet.

 

[bigzio]

Donna Sue, as long as you remember to wash your hands well after handling the chickens, everything will be ok.

Backyard flocks are safe to have and don't worry about any danger with your chickens.

Fear from what you heard isn't worth the consideration, the caged bird industry would love you to believe.

Healthy birds and eggs are grown and created in backyard flocks. The reason we all raise flocks, is because we know what we are raising and eating. I would never think the usda knows more than me.

Homegrown eggs are more nutritious than commercial eggs, something the government can't raise and is upset we can and will provide ourselves without their financial cut.

Enjoy your freedom to make wise choices and believe in yourself.

bigzio

 

[Napalongtail]

I only have this to say... Mother to 4 one more on the way and keeper of 300 + Poultry friends.

 

[mandolinmama]

Thanks everybody!! I feel better about it now. I love my chickens and can't imagine having to give up working and playing with them for 9 whole months!!!!
I too am expecting my 5th child so between the kids and chickens, i'll be a busy little lady for sure.

Donna Sue

 

[AccidentalFarm]

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So well said, Bigzio.

If you keep the coop clean, icky bad things(sickness,disease) don't have a chance to take hold. Your birds will stay healthy and you should have nothing to worry about. Normal sanitary precautions (hand washing, etc.) should be all that is necessary.

 

[wolfpack62001]

My Dear Wife is 7 months and she loves to play with my Red Stars, and she is fine
Just keep it clean, and no kissing!

 

[CarriBrown]

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I'm sure you ARE busy!!! Well congratulations on the bun in the oven!! I had my five year old niece over this weekend and I'm not sure I'll be able to handle more than one kid.... I took a three hour nap after my SIL picked her up!!

 

[eggchel]

Hey, a big congratulations to MandolinMama, Napalongtail, and WolfPack62001's wife.

The more Peeps, the better!


chel

 

[Chicken_Addict]

CONGRATULATIONS

i am willing to bet it is just a thing people say that have no idea abt chickens lol kinda like the litter box thing i changed the cats box the entire time i was pregnant and no problems ! i think as along as u do as u always do and keep them clean u should be fine!! good luck!!!