Chickens image via Shutterstock. The birds themselves? Not a whole lot. Chickens don't even get infected by the virus — varicella zoster, a member of the herpes family — that causes the rash. read more
No. Chickenpox is extremely human-specific. It's a very confusing name for a disease that has nothing to do with chickens and little to do with pox. read more
Can My Pet Bird Make Me Or My Kids Sick. Yes, your pet bird can potentially get you or your child sick. Infectious diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals are called zoonotic. read more