KateG Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 How can I safeguard against salmonella? I know very little about it but after doing a food safety course last week, it is forefront of my mind. So which bit of the hen is affected (presume gut?) and how do I prevent it getting in to the eggs or being a danger to my children who will be in and out of the run. Any advice/links greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I thought that they were vaccinated against it (if you got your chickens as POL or Ex Batts) but I could be wrong. Someone clever will be around in a minute......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Legally all laying chickens bought at POL must be vaccinated against salmonella. If you rear your own from egg then you don't get this protection but is less of a problem in smaller flocks, apparently. Obviously if you're concerned just make sure you don't eat raw eggs. High temperatures kills salmonella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateG Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Brilliant, that is all I needed to know! I love soft boiled eggs, so although I know hard boiled eggs are the safest way, I wanted to see if I was ok to eat my own soft boiled eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
