Source: MODERN FARMER, 6/14/18


It makes sense to think that chickens you raise yourself, with room to move around, a good diet and minimal stress, would be safer than dreaded industrial birds. In many ways, these birds are happier and healthier than factory chickens, absolutely. But happiness doesn’t erase any potential risks of illnesses. In fact, the CDC is currently investigating a rash of salmonella outbreaks linked directly to backyard chickens.

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