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Can backyard chickens come inside your house?

No. The CDC says don't let poultry inside for any reason.

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  1. Yes, but not in the kitchen
  2. No, keep them outside ✔
  3. Only chicks under a heat lamp

Why: Chickens shed germs in their droppings, and those germs can spread to counters, floors and food. Kitchens and other food areas are especially risky.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC also says not to eat or drink in areas where poultry live or roam.

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Answer: No, keep them outside. Chickens shed germs in their droppings, and those germs can spread to counters, floors and food. Kitchens and other food areas are especially risky.

  1. Backyard Poultry, CDC Healthy Pets, Healthy People www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/backyard-poultry.html
    Don't allow poultry or waterfowl inside your home for any reason.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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