Araucana thread anyone?

[Illia]

You need a certificate from the NPIP program (need to be NPIP certified) in order to legally ship birds. A lot of people get away with it, but some PO's check pretty regularly, while some don't.


ETA - Nice cockerel though! Very nice leg color for a Splash, too.

 

[Stacykins]

Ahah, that makes perfect sense! Well, time to dig up how to get NPIP certified in Michigan, I have the info just gotta remember where I saved it. It is rather costly here though for the testing and time of the tester.

 

[cackleberrycoop]

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Very handsome indeed!

Sorry about the PO experience. Sorry ndoles that your boy isn't on his way!

 

[cackleberrycoop]

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oh man, I hope all goes well for you on that front. I have been trying to get my flock certified for about two years now, but Montana isn't actually capable of doing so at this time..... so..... it has really put a damper on some of my plans. There is a group of us poultry farmers working together to try and get something changed - one gal in particular has put in an amazing amount of time and effort; we shall see...... Let us know how it goes for you out in Michigan. Each state handles it so differently - I'm always interested in the different approaches.

 

[WestKnollAmy]

It is quick and easy to get the birds NPIP here in SC. The state vet does not charge anything either so that is a plus. My PO does not check for it but it is best to have the certificate for them if you are going to ship.

 

[ndoles]

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Very handsome indeed!

Sorry about the PO experience. Sorry ndoles that your boy isn't on his way!

Thanks, Megan...I am disappointed, but it wasn't her fault...she tried..

 

[ndoles]

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He is beautiful! I have a clean-faced pullet that looks like she may be splash.
BTW..was going to reply to your PM, but I saw your post on here, and wanted to tell you that I appreciate your efforts. I am disappointed, but you tried your best..

 

[Stacykins]

I'm so sorry for getting your hopes up. And here I was thinking I had everything in order! Well, with what shipping would have cost, can buy you a few sets of hatching eggs from breeders, maybe there is a chance of getting a male or female who is tufted and rumpless who can work in your breeding program.

 

[suzannaski]

Just catching up now.
MA is great for NPIP, the state does it for free, and in short response time.
Elsinor's parents are a pure slpash araucana roo and a pure blue ameraucana hen.

 

[Illia]

I'm so jealous of you people with awesome states that allow NPIP for free or cheap. And quick.