Avoid contact with poultry manure. Adults should clean cages frequently.

Carefully and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after handling anything in the chick's or duckling's environment.

Do not nuzzle or kiss you chick or duckling.

Keep poultry outside, and especially out of areas where food is prepared

Supervise children when handling poultry, and ensure they wash their hands after contact. Children under 5 years old and people with weakened immune systems should not handle poultry.