Recent content by Gillfarms

Correct no free ranging. You want to reduce the exposure to wild birds. You can have dirt runs. I just talked to Nan about it after reading on this thread that you can't.

I just talked to Nan about this. She said we are allowed dirt floors.

Yes I have all the documents from nan. But none of that tells me the specifics for the inspection with what kind of runs we're allowed to have. It goes over a bunch off other stuff though. Such as rodent and insect control, etc.

So I am looking into getting NPIP in Pennsylvania. Can someone who went through the process tell me about Uber inspection process? I read that we aren't allowed to have dirt floor runs? If this is true what kind of runs are we allowed? Any other specifics with the insurrection you can tell me? I...

What color is this silkie? Copperfield lines. I thought black when he hatched.. But now I'm thinking blue. But silver leakage? This one is confusing me and I'm trying to figure out what breeding pen to put him in next month lol it's my thinking of rooster correct? color

I will be selling hatching eggs and chicks. I plan on doing various color pens. So need to keep colors seperated. Possibly local shows. I will be npip certified next year.

Oh I didn't even think about finding a certified poultry technician. Maybe that's something PSU has. I live 20 miles from the dubois campus Ave shit 1.5 hours from the state college campus.

Hello, new here! Has anyone went through the process of becoming npip certified? Was it difficult? I'm in the process of hatching out my future breeders so I'm not even close to starting the process of becoming npip. But looking to start the process next spring.

I will be starting my silkie breeding projects soon. I have my first set of paint silkie eggs from Copperfield on their way. I plan on breeding paint And BBS. Can I see everyone's breeding pens? We have 5 acres and a LGD who protects the chickens. My thoughts was to alternate who I let free...