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Chickens are not infected by and do not transmit chickenpox. You get chickenpox from people who are infected.
When chicken pox was first described, people said that the pox lesions looked more like they were placed upon the skin rather than being a part of the skin themselves. In fact, people long ago felt they looked like chick peas placed upon the skin. The Latin word for chick peas is cicer which is where chicken pox got its name.
What else can I help you with?
Can you eat the chickens eggs from a healthy bird which has been in contact with a chicken with Marek's disease?
Marek's Disease is a highly contagious viral disease among chickens. It is not transmittable to humans. Chickens with healthy immune systems can combat the virus and even though exposed, they do not have the disease themselves. So, YES, you can eat eggs from chickens who have been exposed to Marek's.
Can humans get Marek's disease from chickens?
No. Go for it.
What disease can chickens carry?
Chicken Pox
Will turkeys catch diseases from chickens?
Yes, turkeys can and will often catch diseases from chickens. This is why it is advised to keep turkeys and chickens separate, this way the turkeys cannot catch the disease from the chickens.
Can kids get Marek's Disease from chickens?
No. Mareks Disease is a highly contagious viral disease that produces cancers i chickens. Lim paralysis is the most obvious sign/symptom of Marek's. It is NOT a virus that will infect humans. It is limited to the poultry industry.
Can a chicken have a stroke?
Theoretically yes, although cardiovascular disease is not common in chickens.
What are the protective properties of mangifera indica leaf extract with ethanol against Newcastle Disease in chickens?
The short answer is none - Mangifera indica is an herbal remedy that has been advocated as a treatment for a variety of conditions, but it hasn't been actually proven to do anything. Newcastle disease in chickens is a highly contagious viral disease that tends to spread among a flock of chickens rapidly; it comes in three forms that range in severity from mild to lethal. There are no treatments for this disease.
What are the symptoms of gumboro disease of chickens?
Gumboro disease is a viral infection that affects young chickens. The symptoms of this disease include a droopy demeanor, ruffled feathers, depressed mannerisms, and odd pecking behaviors in the early stages. Later symptoms include hemorrhaging, bursal lesions, and dehydration.
What is the most common chicken disease?
Respiratory diseases are the most common disease chickens get. Many times this can be controlled and cured with proper medication and nutrition.
What has the author Li-Wei Jen written?
Li-Wei Jen has written: 'Effects of infectious bursal disease virus on Marek's disease vaccination' -- subject(s): Marek's disease, Chickens, Diseases
Why are greater prairie chickens in danger?
They can easily catch a disease called hyprothern and die within 3 hours.
What other animals can you put with chickens?
You can put pretty much anything in with chickens as long as its not something that might eat or terrorise hem.-Ducks-Geese-Alpacas (these actually protect the chickens from things like foxes)-GoatsDON'T put turkeys with chickens because mixing them will result in an epidemic of Blackhead disease eventually killing all your flock!!
