When receiving your poultry please be aware, it is important to care for your poultry, but you must also protect yourself from potentially harmful micro-organisms, germs (including salmonella) and bacteria by direct contact with poultry and livestock.
Helpful Reminders:
- Baby poultry have the potential to carry germs (including Salmonella) that make humans very sick, especially the young or elderly. Always wash your hands after handling your birds, and do not nuzzle, kiss, or snuggle your poultry.
- Always supervise your children with poultry, and make sure hands are thoroughly washed after contact. Hand sanitizer is suitable if hot water and soap are not available.
- Do not house poultry inside your home. It’s advisable to keep very young children or seniors with compromised immune systems away from poultry altogether.
- Even baby poultry that appears perfectly happy and healthy can carry Salmonella. Salmonella in most cases is mild, but it can be severe or even life threatening in certain cases.