10/31/2022 - This article was posted a long time ago, and I don't raise chickens right now, but the problem with disease transmission from home chickens to humans is still a problem. Actually, the problem increased in 2020 when lots of people were stuck at home trying to be more self-sufficient and again in 2022 when a number of children became ill. And here is another resource to read about it:
4/24/2011 - I raise chickens just like many of you, and wanted to pass on this reminder that we need to practice safe handling to prevent making ourselves, our children, or anyone else who visits our homes and farms sick. There have been some recent outbreaks of human infections with Salmonella linked to handling of chicks and ducklings. These outbreaks could be prevented, or at least lessened, if people practiced the safe-handling techniques outlined in the article below. Enjoy your chickens, but do it safely.
