******ALL ABOARD! We're looking to start an EGG TRAIN!*******

[Coopa Cabana]

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Yup! (post #89)

 

[babymakes6]

Thanks! I was thinking it may have been suggested, but when I tried to find it I couldn't.

I am a fan of the American Bantam Association on Facebook. They just posted this: img/smilies/smile.png" alt="smile" />">http://bantamclub.com/PDF/SR.pdf

 

[wolftracks]

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Great Idea!

We also need to set up a main grup to keep this running smooth and to help make the decide which ideas are we are receiving should be incorporated into this project, so I'm going to be in contact with Tammy and have her help me along.

Keep the ideas coming people. I haven't seen a bad one yet.


Just want to explain why I'm in and out of here and not getting caught up fast enough. I have serious pc problems and it's going to take a little while for me to just buy a new one. Hopefully that won't take me a lifetime to do, but I have some family issues that I've been dealing with and I really have to take care of them. On top of these problems I'm sure I'm not the only one dealing with graduations this month. My youngest son is graduating from JH and my oldest GRANDSON is graduationg HS. I'm also taking care of things to help my brother get things in order for my father's estate. I'm not doing much, but there are things he needs us all to take care of, so he can get his job done.

BUT my pc is my biggest downfall. I have high speed and it has taken my 2 hours I think to get in here since I posted the thread for coordinators.
Please bare with me!

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

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great information! Thanks!

It looks as though as long as the eggs are coming from an NPIP flock you're safe in all the states. I noticed NPIP certification isn't required if the eggs are "just passing through" the states

I'm attending an NPIP information class next month to find out about getting NPIP certified..but I already practice Biosecurity measures so don't think I'll have a problem getting certified as long as my birds are all clean

 

[TACEYPERKINS]

I would love to help. I am in southern Ca. Rivrside county.

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

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You are in a perfect spot for any truck drivers that may be carrying eggs!

BTW, can you run over to Miguel's in Corona and pick me up a chicken, rice, cheese and sour cream burrito and fed ex it to me??? lol

 

[wolftracks]

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Thank you for posting this. This is what I was wondering about.

I am not NPIP certified, but was going to actually post questions about it, because the information is so scattered throughout the forums. I've been talking to my husband about becoming certified and if I make to auction on Monday I will speak to the people here from UC Davis. I know they do the testing in my area and since it was the college I was supposed to attend way back when I feel like they are family. LOL They test all stock at out poultry auctions. Their mostly testing for Avian Flu. They do these tests first and formost and then test for other diseases. I always check with them about any birds I am interested in and they have been very helpful, so I'm sure they will give me some answers.

So we know now that in order to use the Train we need to get everyone thinking about becoming certified.

It does look from what I read so far that we are OK within each state, so at least we can get started offering some help to each of our neighbors.

We are going to need a monitoring board to make sure we're all up on any and all state and government laws. We're keeping it legal!

This could become a huge endevour, so I hope some of you are still willing to help us grow.

If we can get the legalities taken care of in a timely manor that would be helpful, but it would go smoother and faster if there was a group who was willing to find the information and work together to make sure there are no holes left. If someone is willing to take this on, please send a pm to me or Terry. Make sure you put something in the subject line that lets us know you want to do this. We're getting more pms than we know what to do with and want to keep them straight.

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

The best way to get information on NPIP is to talk with your local cooperative extension agent. Mine directed me to the stage ag department, veterinary services division, poultry department.

The information online is very confusing! And the link on the USDA page does not work so it gives you no info at all.

I lucked out with getting information last weekend because we had the NC AgFest and I saw the booth the ag department had set up...I actually talked to the head person who handles the NPIP and invited me to the class next month.

 

[Camelot Farms]

I'm in for whatever I can contribute from SW VA/ NE TN.

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

Camelot - If I ever make an egg delivery your way can I come by for some of your breads??