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Monday, October 29, 2018
Do you dress your chickens up for Halloween? Keep reading....
CDC asking pet chicken owners not to dress up their birds in costumes due to an antibiotic resistant strain of salmonella
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OUACHITA PARISH, Louisiana --
Stephanie Morse has quite a unique family and not all of the members live inside the house.
"They're a part of my family. It's like they're my babies. Some of them live right in the backyard," Morse tells KNOE-TV.
And like a normal family member, these chickens aren't cooped up.
They're well fed. With a nice place to sleep.
They even get dressed up for the holidays.
Morse says she dresses up her chicks in costumes every Halloween.
But the CDC is tricking this treat by asking folks not to put their pet chickens in costumes and to stop cuddling with them to keep from being exposed to salmonella.
When asked how she felt about not being able to hold her chickens, Morse says "I love to hold them, I love to talk to them. Everybody has names."
CDC says it's okay to dress up your chickens for Halloween
(KUTV) — Despite some news reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn't warn people against dressing up chickens for Halloween.
The CDC stated in a media statement Thursday that despite news reports saying otherwise, people can dress up chickens in Halloween costumes. However, the public health institute does advise chicken owners to handle them carefully to keep their families and chickens safe and healthy.
If you're handling any chickens during the spooky holiday, here are some tips:
Always wash your hands after touching chickens or anything in the environment. Use running water and soap, and use alcohol-based sanitizer if you don't have instant access to a sink.
Keep your chickens outside and never let them inside your home.
Don't eat or drink in areas where the chickens live or roam.
Don't kiss or snuggle with your birds, and don't touch your face immediately afterward.
Children under 5 years old should not be in contact with chickens - young children are more likely to get sick because of their developing immune systems, and more likely to put their fingers or pacifiers and other items in their mouths.
For more information on handling chickens and other poultry, visit www.cdc.gov.
If you can convince your chickens to wear one of these costumes, we think they definitely deserve some mealworms, cracked corn, and warm oatmeal rewards as Halloween treats.
With Halloween right around the corner, it's time to get your chickens in the holiday spirit. Check out these 10 chicken costumes that will get your chicken coop ready for the best Halloween ever!
1. Dressed up like Chicken of the Sea in these lobster and shark costumes.
Photo: Etsy seller Chicks in HatsWhile it's great to celebrate Halloween with your chickens, do keep in mind that all costumes must be safe. Watch for any choking hazards (chickens love to peck and try to eat). Don't leave your chicken unsupervised in a costume (you don't want a tangled up or picked on chicken). And most of all, don't restrict a chicken's ability to see, move, hear, or eat.
Of course, not all chickens like to be dressed up in Halloween costumes. Don't ever force a chicken into a costume. There's always next year, and plenty of time to practice!
