Carolina Chickenstock Spring 2013

[BunnyMomma]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say that I am thinking about bringing some different varieties of fruit trees and blueberry bushes to Chickenstock..they are nothing you can get locally, only through a Henry Fields or springhill Nurseries catalogs... They would be very reasonably priced. Would there be any interest in me bringing trees and bushes? Just wanted to put the information out there and see what kind of interest there was Thanks!

Hi, I'm interested in some of both. What varieties of fruit trees will you have and can you give us a price list? Thanks!

 

[WestKnollAmy]

Everyone please be aware, just because someone is NPIP does not mean their birds are healthy. Please do not take that as a guarantee their birds are free from health problems though I believe most birds are healthy that come to Chickenstock.
Look over birds carefully. NPIP does not guarantee that these birds are free of internal or external parasites or anything like upper respiratory viruses. If the birds are lackluster or have droopy eyes or mucous coming from the nostrils, please do not buy and let the sellers know. If they do not remove them from the selling aisle, please let Trish or Amy know.
This event has been successful because of wonderful vendors and responsible sellers.

 

[atmaclean]

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Is there any legal liability if you breed and sell chickens WITHOUT the NPIP certification? IN other words, could the NPIP help protect you from lawsuits should you unintentionally sell a sick or diseased bird? Just curious....

 

[WestKnollAmy]

Nope. NPIP only means your birds were tested for Typhoid and Pullorium and when tested they were clean. Doesn't mean they won't get it but then, an active case hasn't been seen in more than a decade.
Here in SC, we do not need AI, since again, it has rarely been seen.

You are not required to have NPIP certification. They write it so you feel you have to be but in all legal purposes, you do not need to be NPIP.

 

[HenThymes]

For those questioning NPIP, please be aware that here in NC the only two things they test for are Pullorum Typhoid and Avian Influeza. There has not been an outbreak of PT in the US since the 60's or 70's and the strain of AI they test for has never been detected here in the US to this point. AI however in other strains already exists in the US. To be honest it's almost a usless testing but is required for showing thus we test.

Other states NPIP program is or can be different requiring additional testing along with PT and AI.

 

[Karisma118]

I will get a list of the varieties of fruit trees we have and get back to everyone.. the fruit trees will be $15 dollars and are very nice! I have a couple of varieties in 3 gallon buckets for $18 that are gorgeous! The Blueberries are several years old and quite large. They are $12 each or If u get 10 or more they are $10 each..We also have Lil Big fruit trees that only get to be about 7 ft tall but produce almost the same amount of fruit as a standard or semi dwarf tree. They dont take up as much room so u can plant more on less area. ill post the varieties and prices soon. If u are interested in preordering let me know and ill hold back whatever you want

 

[BunnyMomma]

Everyone please be aware, just because someone is NPIP does not mean their birds are healthy. Please do not take that as a guarantee their birds are free from health problems though I believe most birds are healthy that come to Chickenstock.
Look over birds carefully. NPIP does not guarantee that these birds are free of internal or external parasites or anything like upper respiratory viruses. If the birds are lackluster or have droopy eyes or mucous coming from the nostrils, please do not buy and let the sellers know. If they do not remove them from the selling aisle, please let Trish or Amy know.
This event has been successful because of wonderful vendors and responsible sellers.

Well said! However it does guarantee that your birds will come from a flock that is free from Pullorum, Typhoid, and Avian Influenza. No one should ever bring birds that have symptoms of parasites or illness.

Here are my personal guidelines from Hens and Friends for packaging and selling birds.
*Birds will be wormed, with ivomec 4 weeks in advance of the meet. This takes care of any internal and any external parasites.
*All birds, over 4 weeks of age will have been vaccinated for Marek's Disease.
*I use Diatomaceous Earth in all of my coops and runs on the farm, so I never have any problems with mites.
*All chicks under 4 weeks of age will be in leak proof containers in shavings with a heat pack to keep them warm. Heat packs will be provided in boxes of chicks that will be sold, to keep them warm on their trip to their new home.
*No one will be allowed to touch or handle the birds. This would be a real problem that could spread disease and viruses. I will be glad to inspect them with you before your purchase. If you touch the bird, you must buy the bird! For bio security reasons I cannot and will not take the birds back home if you have touched them in any way. Once you pay for your birds and carry them away, they are yours.
*All birds will be in leak proof containers and cardboard boxes lined with newspaper and fresh shavings will be used to pack up birds for transit to their new homes.
* I use an approved disinfectant on my carriers that should keep the birds safe during the meet.
*Buyers should always educate themselves about quarantine procedures, vaccines and biosecurity before buying birds from anyone, anywhere.
* I will also provide hand sanitizers, and wipes, should a customer need one of those products!

 

[atmaclean]

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Gotcha! Thanks for clarifying.

 

[JenGalbraith]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say that I am thinking about bringing some different varieties of fruit trees and blueberry bushes to Chickenstock..they are nothing you can get locally, only through a Henry Fields or springhill Nurseries catalogs... They would be very reasonably priced. Would there be any interest in me bringing trees and bushes? Just wanted to put the information out there and see what kind of interest there was Thanks!




I'd be interested in some fruit trees/bushes too.

that sounds great!

 

[BunnyMomma]

Is there any legal liability if you breed and sell chickens WITHOUT the NPIP certification? IN other words, could the NPIP help protect you from lawsuits should you unintentionally sell a sick or diseased bird?Just curious....

There is no way to completely protect yourself from lawsuits in the event you were to sell a bird that caused someone to be ill. The best way to protect yourself is to help educate others on hand washing, bio security and on safely handling poultry. It is important to keep up with recent requirements by state to state laws regarding safety issues. The NPIP has free flyers that are available about the importance of hand washing, bio security and keeping backyard chickens.

Here are the requirements by the State of NC for transporting poultry and ratites into the state for any reason.
To the best of my understanding this is what I have learned.

Although a small farmer is not required to be NPIP certified, they are required to be certified or have a Veterinary certificate if they are transporting chickens, hatching eggs, etc. I would think that if you transported birds to a show, meetup, etc. and you were not certified, you probably won't be scrutinized. However, if for some reason you did sell a sick bird, and were not NPIP and knowingly transported birds across state lines without the proper certification, you could be in danger of some hefty fines and lawsuits due to negligence. I really don't know all the laws concerning this, but I feel safer in being certified and doing my best to share information about what I have learned. If I am wrong about this someone please correct me.
Thanks! I hope this helps.

http://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/images/ncairequirement.pdf