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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0
