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Either way KikisGirls helped me out a long time ago (and we are both in Texas) and I've done the rest of the research myself. My first part and possibly only part of testing is done. More will happen when I decide how far I want to go. I appreciate you all for your input though because I'm sure...

When I say full NPIP there is nothing less than that lol. That's just how I say it. I know there's no half or levels. I just mean going through the full process of other tests and joining the organization etc.

I don't believe it either but, I think they are noticing more people are growing their own livestock and food and that takes money out their pockets and when you mess with currency it's a real issue. Do you test your birds yourself? I still don't know if I will go full NPIP. I want them...

I get what you're saying as well but, I noticed an article put out a week before testing in a local newspaper about how backyard flocks are causing a rise in disease. I doubt it to be totally true but just like collecting rainwater or anything else that equals self sufficiency I'm sure there...

Yep. I'm aware of that now but I'm not trying to go interstate lol. Texas has enough going on and there's no problem keeping my birds together here.

I bet you are. I was nervous..for nothing lol.

Lol wth?? I missed that

Oh ok. So yea, you're pretty understanding of the testing process. They dont give you a big worry about anything else, in Texas, from what I can tell. And you're right after that you get this nice piece of paper that you can take everywhere with no worries lol. All my flock was TP certified from...

Oh, make sure u just have clothing on that can get bloody and maybe have some gauze or paper towels. Because some birds bleed alot.

Neat. I had to put all the birds in the smaller coop (easier to catch that way) bringing them out one by one. I saved my roosters for last. Its good to have an assistant. My tester was really cool and by the book because she did not go inside my run/larger coop. She set a table up outside and...

http://www.poultryimprovement.org/documents/ProgramStandardsJanuary2017.pdf I know. I was trying to check for classes too but they all said filled..I'm like HOW!!? LOL. But, yeah my tester was waiting on her supplies. Her fee is low, $25 but, I am going to tip her just bc she's driving 30 miles...

Just an update in case anyone else comes around on this topic. I got this email from the tester. We had to reschedule for this Saturday instead. WHAT IS PULLORUM-TYPHOID? Pullorum disease and fowl typhoid are infectious poultry diseases, primarily of chickens and turkeys, caused by the...

That is ALOT of chicken o_O lol

Right, anytime the "state" or outside orgs get involved. How big is your flock?

My main question was really only concerned with getting ready for the tester but, she seems pretty cool and says she will have questions for me before and when she gets to our property. I didn't see any checklists to prepare for her visit..

In state and Out of State (c) Public sales. Poultry offered for public sale or trade at markets such as trade days, flea markets, auctions, or any other public sale shall originate from pullorum-typhoid clean flocks or hatcheries. The seller shall furnish proof of the source of poultry or...

State Statute for selling eggs is as long as they aren't graded. Texas Administrative Code Next Rule>> TITLE 4 AGRICULTURE PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 15 EGG LAW RULE §15.2 Who Must Obtain a License (a) License required. A license must be obtained from the department by the...

I'm thinking bc its an Ag state big on keeping the farming industry under lock and key. And a clean record. We have a boatload of horses too and I'd hate to see the rules applying to selling those. Even tho I hope nobody eats them or uses them for meat lol.

Oh ur awesome. Something I haven't seen.

Yep read all that as well.