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    Lead levels in eggs -- how to test and what is safe?

    Just saw this old post.. and I'm doing the same kind of research now. There was a recent (2022) research piece our of Australia that detailed the risks of urban chickens and lead in the soil.. However I found two resources here in the US that can receive and test eggs for lead levels. One...
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    New here.. want to test my eggs for lead content

    Hey all..great looking group. I live in rural VA and have 16 hens (mainly egg, most can be dual purpose). Ok have not been concerned about lead content bc I live on a 3acre mountain plot in a newer (2001) home with no lead paint or old refuse.. however I just realized that we used to...
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