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For example, Salmonella is transferred from the hen to the egg by the ovary, long before the shell is even formed around the egg. Then there's the possibility that the Salmonella bacterium could be on the outside of the egg and poor hand washing techniques cause the salmonella to get transferred into the food.

Source: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/08/24/why-theres-salmonella-in-your-eggs/

Page 4 of 12, first sentence: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oppde/rdad/FRPubs/04-034N/Hazard_Identification.pdf

Better to be safe than sorry in this. This is how Salmonella continues in flocks. Otherwise it wouldn't pass from the hen to the chick.
 
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Ray from PA said:
[COLOR=B22222]Just did a little google research......[/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]and, sure enough, Marans eggs are supposedly  "  SALMONELLA  FREE "  !!![/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]Article say it's because the pores in the eggshell are much smaller than other eggs and the internal membrane is much thicker than other breed's eggs...[/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]Also goes on to say that Marans chicks have a more difficult time hatching because of these 2 factors.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]Looks like it may always be alot of work hatching these guys and gals ![/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]Time to check on the last 2,, their progress has also been very slow,,, probably time to lend a helping hand.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=B22222]Thanks for mentioning the salmonella free,,, learned another positive about my birds today........ Cool !      :thumbsup [/COLOR]
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good im not that crazy then, if it is true that would be totally awsome
 
Chicky Dee said:
Hope everyone enjoyed the weather this weekend... Hope you don't mind but just needed to share my photo shoot...








What all is involved with showmanship?  Are your children part of 4H to participate in it?
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Chicky Dee! LOVE your babies! Especially the one in the last pic holding the chicken!

We have only done Showmanship through 4H at local county fairs so far. Farm Show may be a whole new ball park for us. Mostly it's studying your SOP, and knowing the breed you're handling top to bottom. Meet the judges eye and answer his questions. Control your bird and know how to point out all the characteristics of its breed. We u-tubed Poultry Showmanship and saw many interesting and informative bits. Our local fairs were not nearly so in depth, maybe the farm show will be.

 
rodriguezpoultry said:
For example, Salmonella is transferred from the hen to the egg by the ovary, long before the shell is even formed around the egg. Then there's the possibility that the Salmonella bacterium could be on the outside of the egg and poor hand washing techniques cause the salmonella to get transferred into the food.

Source: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/08/24/why-theres-salmonella-in-your-eggs/

Page 4 of 12, first sentence: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oppde/rdad/FRPubs/04-034N/Hazard_Identification.pdf

Better to be safe than sorry in this. This is how Salmonella continues in flocks. Otherwise it wouldn't pass from the hen to the chick.
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I believe they are referring more to salmonella contamination externally, like from manure deposited on the outside of the eggshell,,,, saying that the shell pores are smaller, harder for bacteria to penetrate the shell and makes it more resiliant than some other eggs that may have larger pores

Not saying by any means that it's 100 % guarantee.

Just what some articles on the web state
Not about internal salmonella contamination from internal sources.
 
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Blarney.... is that a new doe you added to keep the first one company ?

Hope she is more adjusted to her new home,,,, and you to having her/them around !

Are they still escape artists ?


How about posting some Marans photos,,, would love to see what you've got and how they compare to what I've found.
 
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