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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026