Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Local Farms are Creating Unforgettable Memories this Easter
April 9, 2019
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Agriculture says with spring in the air and warmer weather within reach, farms across the state are offering exciting activities for the upcoming holiday. From riding ponies to getting pictures with the Easter Bunny, you can spend a whole day of family fun making memories that last a lifetime.
Enjoy Easter at a Tennessee Farm.
Tennessee Department of Health says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter Gift
April 8, 2014
Risk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Nashville, TN – Cuddly baby chicks and ducks are as much a part of the Easter holiday as colored eggs and the Easter bunny. But even though they are fun to look at and kids love them, you should not give them as gifts because of the health risks involved.
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs.
Cuddly baby chicks and ducks should not be given as gifts.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter Gift
March 23, 2013
Risk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Nashville, TN – Cuddly baby chicks and ducks are as much a part of the Easter holiday as colored eggs and the Easter bunny. But even though they are fun to look at and kids love them, you should not give them as gifts because of the health risks involved.
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs. People can get Salmonella from contact with the birds or their environments. These germs can contaminate a bird’s body and anything in the area where they are displayed or housed, such as cages or coops.
Cuddly baby chicks and ducks should not be given as gifts.
