Does anyone start over EVERY spring? NPIP process?

[Ridgerunner]

In my opinion it's best to operate from a position of knowledge. I'd suggest you actually talk to the people in each state and discuss requirements as well as options. Each state can be quite different. You may have more options that you think. In Arkansas it is not that hard to become a certified NPIP inspector yourself.

Is a certified NPIP inspection enough? In some states maybe, others certainly not. Also NPIP requirements can be different in different states. In some states pullorum may be enough for NPIP. Some states may require avian flu. Others may have other requirements.

NPIP was initially set up to combat pullorum, which used to be fairly common. It's one of those government programs that has worked, pullorum is now pretty rare.

 

[PirateGirl]

In my opinion it's best to operate from a position of knowledge. I'd suggest you actually talk to the people in each state and discuss requirements as well as options. Each state can be quite different. You may have more options that you think. In Arkansas it is not that hard to become a certified NPIP inspector yourself.

Is a certified NPIP inspection enough? In some states maybe, others certainly not. Also NPIP requirements can be different in different states. In some states pullorum may be enough for NPIP. Some states may require avian flu. Others may have other requirements.

NPIP was initially set up to combat pullorum, which used to be fairly common. It's one of those government programs that has worked, pullorum is now pretty rare.

Thanks! Yes, talking to someone will certainly help. When I click through and read things, it sounds they are really concerned with "commercial" operations, which would allow various things to spread, but this is just a small (10 birds, maybe less if I downsize) personal backyard flock.

 

[Kiki]

Thanks! Yes, talking to someone will certainly help. When I click through and read things, it sounds they are really concerned with "commercial" operations, which would allow various things to spread, but this is just a small (10 birds, maybe less if I downsize) personal backyard flock.

One bird or a thousand crossing state lines...makes no difference the number.

 

[R2elk]

One bird or a thousand crossing state lines...makes no difference the number.

Actually in some states it may. In Wyoming, no permit or testing is required for someone to haul in a truck load of birds to be processed. To be processed are the key words.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hmmmm, you talking about Texas? That's the only state I know offhand that makes a big deal about moving birds in.

Are you gonna add your location to your profile?

I'm in California... and we have got regulation UP the wahzoo for just about everything under the sun... Maybe states without large poultry industry have less concern.

EVERY single state has SOME regulations regarding bringing live poultry in... even hatching eggs. Many people choose to ignore them or simply don't care. But I'm thankful for the peeps on here that care enough about other flocks to try and follow the law. We have agricultural inspection stations on every major highway entering California.... though they are ridiculously lax and only really seem to care about fruits and plants... Gotta protect our crops from uninvited crawling or flying guest!

Never had them inquire about animals... and they only care about what's coming in not what's going out.

it sounds they are really concerned with "commercial" operations, which would allow various things to spread, but this is just a small (10 birds, maybe less if I downsize) personal backyard flock.

Recent outbreak of New Castle in southern California... pretty sure it's in the small back yard flocks... it's the commercial operations they are trying to protect as they are the food supply chain that effects our whole nation and it's economy...

You rock, being diligent!

 

[Mosey2003]

Are you gonna add your location to your profile?

Uhhhh, I did already?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Uhhhh, I did already?

Sorry! Color me partly blind.

 

[PirateGirl]

Are you gonna add your location to your profile?

I'm in California... and we have got regulation UP the wahzoo for just about everything under the sun... Maybe states without large poultry industry have less concern.

EVERY single state has SOME regulations regarding bringing live poultry in... even hatching eggs. Many people choose to ignore them or simply don't care. But I'm thankful for the peeps on here that care enough about other flocks to try and follow the law. We have agricultural inspection stations on every major highway entering California.... though they are ridiculously lax and only really seem to care about fruits and plants... Gotta protect our crops from uninvited crawling or flying guest!

Never had them inquire about animals... and they only care about what's coming in not what's going out.

Recent outbreak of New Castle in southern California... pretty sure it's in the small back yard flocks... it's the commercial operations they are trying to protect as they are the food supply chain that effects our whole nation and it's economy...

You rock, being diligent!

I was surprised the first time I drove into California by the inspection stations! I've driven coast to coast by a few routes and have been through 35 or so of the lower 48 states in a vehicle and that was a first. They were definitely concerned about an apple I had in the cooler.

 

[PirateGirl]

Moving a flock isn't exactly easy either, trying to figure out between the logistics of moving and testing if it's worth it. Has anyone relocated their flock across state lines? What was your experience?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Moving a flock isn't exactly easy either, trying to figure out between the logistics of moving

This was my exact thought... moving is HARD.

For me... it would probably not be worth all the testing and such, even the effort you are making right now. Most my birds are livestock. And life has so many challenges already... working within my own emotional and energy limits.

Even though we were moving INSIDE Ca... it was a 14 hour trek EACH way with about 3 trips being required and very often an overnight stay at a motel midway. So I did rehome my flock and got familiar with my new land and weather patterns the first year before bringing in the poultry. That way worked really well for me... when going to a whole new environment.

Oh... but something funny... They ONLY care about checking your produce from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday (approximately)!

I do recall one person who got the medical certificate and moved their flock in the back of a truck. With lots of planning I think it went well for them, but I can't recall the username... have you already tried a search for other threads about it... moving with chickens?