I have had birds for 3 years now. When I got my first flock I added 4 pullets and didn't quarantine and sure enough some of my birds got sick with respiratory problems. I took my birds to the CSU veterinary services and they did tests, all the test they do for NPIP, and found out, basically the new birds gave my birds a cold. My birds got better and all was well. No birds were carriers of anything, all the tests were negative.
I have only added hatchery chicks to my flock since.
This spring I raised several chicks and gave some to a friend last month. My friend has had some personal problems and needs to get rid of her flock. I think I want to take a few of the birds back.
Here is my question, it might be a dumb question; can I just take the birds to CSU and have them tested and worm them and treat them for mites and, if they pass all the tests can I skip quarantine?
The tests were $43. I would love to skip quarantine and KNOW if the birds have anything, or not.
Thanks for any thoughts.
mo
I have only added hatchery chicks to my flock since.
This spring I raised several chicks and gave some to a friend last month. My friend has had some personal problems and needs to get rid of her flock. I think I want to take a few of the birds back.
Here is my question, it might be a dumb question; can I just take the birds to CSU and have them tested and worm them and treat them for mites and, if they pass all the tests can I skip quarantine?
The tests were $43. I would love to skip quarantine and KNOW if the birds have anything, or not.
Thanks for any thoughts.
mo