What Breeds Are In Your Coop?
Your backyard flock could also be breeding
Salmonella and Campylobacter.
To reduce your risk of infection from poultry, follow these guidelines:
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling poultry, eggs, or anything
in the area where they are housed. Adults should assist young children
to ensure proper handwashing
• Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
• Do not keep your poultry in the house, in bathrooms, or patios
• Do not eat or drink in areas where birds are kept
• Never clean cages, equipment or feed/water containers indoors
• Do not let children under five, the elderly, or persons who may
have compromised immune systems handle birds,
unwashed eggs, or contaminated equipment
• Remember that clean and healthy looking poultry can still
have Salmonella and Campylobacter in their droppings
Minnesota Department of Health
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control
651-201-5414 1-877-676-5414 TDD/TTY 651-201-5797
www.health.state.mn.us
3/2013