Emily and Nick Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi, I'm pregnant and own chickens. Is there any advice I should be following when it comes to handing/cleaning/generally looking after my chickens? Obviously I wash my hands after any handling or cleaning out, but should I be avoiding it altogether and getting someone else to do it whilst I'm pregnant? Is there a worry around toxoplasmosis? Any advice appreciated. thanks Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 No there isnt general good hygiene is the rule obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 If it were me I would get some help . Better to be safe than sorry [ although I was a nightmare worrier when pregnant ] I made my doctor give me a blood test for toxoplasmosis as I have been around cats and horses all through my teenage years [ a long time ago now ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 With normal hygiene you'll be fine with chickens. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshnik Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 REALLY? I was told by my GP not to muck them out or handle them and my OH now collects the eggs and does all the chicken maintenance............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, we wont tell if you dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 As with all things common sense & hygiene are key......................do what you can and ask for help if you can't.......and don't forget to wash your hands a million times everyday & apply moisturiser after every wash so you still have some skin left by the time the baby arrives .....or invest in some heavy duty rubber gloves Good luck with the Babe, when are you due.....nosy Omlet Auntie again Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I agree with the others that good hygiene is the main thing, and not to do anything too strenuous like lifting the eglu if you can persuade someone else to do it! I wish I had requested OH did more when I was pregnant although he was suffering from a bad back at the time, typical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily and Nick Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Thanks for advice everyone. My mum is a GP and I've asked her now and she says she doesn't know of any risk with chickens. Cats are more of a risk, she said, and lots of people have cats and have babies. So I think I'll stick to the super hygienic way forward. Baby due in June. Emily x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
