University of California Egg Study

[Molpet]

I rather need an answer pretty soon On the Fungus danger to chickens.I am keeping the girls in their coop so they are not getting all the benefits of free range feeding

This study is not testing for fungus

"...
Fire Contaminant Testing

Due to the recent fires, there is concern about backyard chickens ingesting contaminants from the ground and transmitting these to their eggs. UCD SVM is interested in testing eggs from these backyard flocks for various contaminants such as heavy metals, building materials, chemicals, etc.

Heavy Metal Contaminant Testing

Due to observation of high environmental lead levels in parts of California, there is concern that backyard chickens are being exposed to a level that could pose a public health risk. UCD SVM is interested in testing eggs from these birds for various contaminants such as Pb, PCBs, and PBDEs. ..."

 

[ronott1]

This study is not testing for fungus

"...
Fire Contaminant Testing

Due to the recent fires, there is concern about backyard chickens ingesting contaminants from the ground and transmitting these to their eggs. UCD SVM is interested in testing eggs from these backyard flocks for various contaminants such as heavy metals, building materials, chemicals, etc.

Heavy Metal Contaminant Testing

Due to observation of high environmental lead levels in parts of California, there is concern that backyard chickens are being exposed to a level that could pose a public health risk. UCD SVM is interested in testing eggs from these birds for various contaminants such as Pb, PCBs, and PBDEs. ..."

Good point!

I should ask them about fungus to clarify

 

[aart]

I rather need an answer pretty soon On the Fungus danger to chickens.I am keeping the girls in their coop so they are not getting all the benefits of free range feeding

So @pdw , you are referring to the problem you stated in this thread?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/can-grass-fungus-harm-my-free-range-chicken.1260394/

 

[pennyJo1960]

still curious to see how this all plays out in the end

 

[pdw]

You're awesome thanks so much !!

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Has anyone who sent eggs heard back? I have not

Gary

 

[ronott1]

Has anyone who sent eggs heard back? I have not

Gary

I keep sending emails! I hope they get the results soon

 

[pennyJo1960]

I think the fires down there have major impact

 

[Kylo_Hen!]

I read a news story about an egg Study to see if backyard chicken eggs are picking up toxins and poisons in backyard chicken flocks from the environment.

Backyard Chicken Egg Study

Live in California? Have backyard chickens?

Then we want you to participate in our backyard chicken egg study!
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (UCD SVM) is providing free egg contaminant testing for backyard chicken owners in the state of California. We are testing eggs for two different types of contaminants, depending on what county you live in.

Results will be shared individually with each owner, and cumulative results will be summarized and made available to the general public.

http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry/Egg_Contaminant_Testing/

I have decided to join the Study by sending in a sample!

This thread is for documenting the journey. Anyone want to follow along?

how do you follow along?

 

[ronott1]

how do you follow along?

By replying the thread you have subscribed to it!

I hope to get results soon.