Enjoying Backyard Poultry? Watch Out For This Bacterial Disease Outbreak

Backyard poultry isn't exactly a new trend, but its popularity has surged in many countries as people seek easy access to fresh eggs and meat.

However, this growing tradition may pose health risks due to the bacteria and diseases associated with raising poultry at home.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns, “Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can carry Salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean.”

A recent CDC report confirms that a Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to backyard poultry.

Embrace your hobby, but staying protected is key. “You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry, or anything in their environment, and then touching your mouth or food and swallowing Salmonella germs,” states the CDC.

Salmonella symptoms

• An individual may experience diarrhea, stomach pain, or cramps within 6 hours to 6 days after being exposed to the bacteria.
• It takes 4 to 7 days to get away from the sickness.
• According to CD, children under 5 and adults older than 65 are more likely to experience severe illness.

How to stay protected from Salmonella?

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds after touching birds, collecting eggs or even their supplies.
• Keep dedicated boots for the coop and ensure it is not worn inside the house.
• Keep all the poultry essentials outside your house to prevent spreading the germs in the house.
• Do not let your little children go near the coop to prevent getting exposed to the germs.