Backyard chickens: a Salmonella risk no matter how clean you keep the coop Evan Jones August 22, 2016 1 minute read (AP photo) As the popularity of backyard chickens grows in Virginia, so does the number of Salmonella cases associated with it. Experts say taking just a few steps greatly reduces the chances of contracting it. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Highland Games coming to Roanoke County this weekendNext: Surveillance pics show woman stealing cellphone at convenience store Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026