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| 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, its best not to let them handle your birds but if their own birds are sick, don't let them near your birds at all! |
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 Infected debris or excrement on boots can spread disease |
 Dirty fingernails can also harbor disease |
 Microscopic germs can be passed onto healthy birds without us knowing it |
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| Sample question: | |
| It is important to isolate your birds
from visitors or anyone that has had contact with other birds to eliminate
the risk of infecting them with germs. a) True b) False |
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| Go on to the next lesson | |