To keep germs from being carried to your birds by contaminated hands, feet, equipment or other birds, here are some basic rules for controlling traffic to and from the place where you keep your flock:

• Keep your birds isolated so visitors can't get near them and infect them with germs.
• If visitors have birds of their own, it's best not to let them handle your birds. If their own birds are sick, don't let them near your birds at all!