Baby poultry, such as chicks, ducklings, goslings, and turkeys sure are cute, but they can also carry harmful germs called Salmonella.
\nThat\u2019s right, Salmonella infections don\u2019t just come from contaminated food; they can come from contact with animals, too.
\nLive chicks, ducklings and other poultry can carry the germ in their droppings and on their bodies (feathers, feet and beaks), even when they appear healthy and clean.
\nWhile it usually doesn\u2019t make the birds sick, Salmonella can cause serious illness when passed to people. Salmonella germs can cause illness with diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and\/or abdominal cramps that can be mild, severe, or even life threatening. Infants, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely than others to develop severe illness. These simple tips will help protect yourself and others from getting sick:
\nWash hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching live poultry or anything in the area where they live and roam. Adults should supervise hand washing for young children.
\nClean any equipment or materials associated with raising or caring for live poultry outside the house, such as cages or feed or water containers.
\nNever bring live poultry inside the house, in bathrooms, or especially in areas where food or drink is prepared, served, or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.
\nDon\u2019t let children younger than 5 years of age, elderly persons, or people with weak immune systems handle or touch live poultry.
\nDon\u2019t snuggle or kiss the birds, touch your mouth, or eat or drink around live poultry.
\nIf you raise live poultry, see a display of the feathered cuties in a store this spring, or come in contact with them elsewhere, remember to use caution to ensure you stay germ free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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