Getting testing done next week!

[Tavia Rose]

I'm getting someone out to test my birds so I can eventually sell eggs at the FM and babies too. Is there anything special I need to know. I house my chickens and ducks together in a big 20x12x5.5 pen..with a coop in the middle. The ducks pool is in the back corner and chickens roost and all up front. It is covered with wire top and bottom with metal panels along the bottom perimeter. We will be moving all the roosters out to a bigger space on family land soon. They don't inspect that kind of thing do they? Either way, I'm excited to have it done. My dream since a kid was to own a ranch farm. And, I'm in my early 30s and taking the steps to eventually get there...on a budget.

 

[1muttsfan]

Since it is a voluntary program, it would be pointless to be critical of those who chose not to participate.

Basic NPIP testing is for 2 forms of Salmonella (pullorum and typhoid). Some states require additional testing for imports.

 

[speckledhen]

I don't ship eggs, chicks or adult birds. I do know that most who do are not NPIP nor do they have vet's certificates, just a simple fact. I did not encourage anyone to disregard any laws; I merely stated the truth of the NPIP program, that is cannot prevent disease or protect your flock and why I don't trust it and will never be involved in it.

I am not required by this state to be NPIP certified to have a flock of chickens. I am not required by this state to be NPIP to make private, from-the-farm sales of birds or hatching eggs. I am not required to register my flocks in any way, shape or form, either. I will never volunteer for the program because it is meaningless to me, and in my opinion, can be detrimental to my family. If they ever did make a flock registration law in GA, I would disobey it. (I believe in jury nullification, too, where citizens can stand in judgement of unjust laws). I have a right to feed my family the way I see fit, which includes raising birds for eggs and meat and controlling what goes into their feed and care, without government interference.

Now, to the nice original poster, I apologize for the tangent this got off on. I truly did want to let you know of the shortcomings of this program and for you to be aware. Sorry that someone felt the need to lecture me on my "criminal mindset". Best of luck to you with your flock.

 

[aart]

I'm getting someone out to test my birds

I would think that if you are going to be tested,
there would be a list of regulations you have to meet to pass testing,
and that they would provide you with that list before you get tested.
You might have to ask for it,
they may assume that you know the rules if you've asked to be tested.

 

[Kiki]

Anyone can get NPIP certified in Texas...its as simple and a PT test.
AND you are allowed to ship out of state with just the PT test.

 

[aart]

seems really lax

NPIP is pretty lax.

 

[Kiki]

One is either NPIP certified or not.
No "levels'.

 

[getaclue]

Tavia, good luck with your testing. I have mine done the years I show, sell hatching eggs, and chicks. When I don't show, or sell, testing is not required. The testing is pretty quick. Just be sure you can catch your birds quickly. You may want to enlist the help of another person for this. I would be catching the next one, while my daughter's bird was being tested, then she would return her bird, and catch another while mine was being tested. Assembly line style. It depends on what state you live in, as to what all they test for.

 

[duluthralphie]

I have no idea about Texas rules but here Ducks and Chickens have to be housed separately.

 

[BantyChooks]

AND you are allowed to ship out of state with just the PT test.

Depends on state, the receiving end might have more requirements, yes? Some with AI too? Or do they just require a "NPIP".