Safe Poultry Handling
Is it safe to handle poultry?
Yes, poultry can be safely handled when the proper precautions are followed.
Poultry are safe to handle with proper care
All live animals can be a source of harmful germs and bacteria, but with the proper precautions, poultry are safe to handle.
The most important step is to always wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after handling or caring for your birds.
Wash Your Hands
Always wash with soap and warm water before and after handling poultry.
Supervise Children
Children should be closely supervised and should not touch their faces while handling birds.
Keep Birds Away From Your Face
Never hold poultry next to your face, and do not kiss them.
Hold poultry in a comfortable and secure way
Poultry should be held in a manner that makes the bird feel comfortable and secure.
Proper handling can reduce the chance of being flogged, spurred, pecked, or scratched.
Safe handling reminders
Children should be watched closely
Children must be closely supervised while handling poultry and should never be allowed to touch their faces while doing so.
Avoid face contact
Never hold a bird next to your face or kiss poultry. This helps reduce the risk of spreading germs.
Safe handling information is included
We will include a safe handling sheet with your order as well.
Poultry can be handled safely when you wash your hands, supervise children, handle birds gently, and avoid holding birds near your face.