Redbrushfarm-
I live in MO too. Haven't been NPIP tested yet, but I'm getting ready to send in the paperwork this week. There's no charge. They only test poultry over 4 months of age, younger ones will have to wait until next year. They will test your peafowl too. If you have waterfowl they will test them the first year, but generally not after since they don't carry the diseases npip checks for. Just email Rose Foster, she's really nice and will answer any questions pretty quick. [email protected] The main reason I am getting npip is so I will be able to ship, and save time at shows.
Thanks so much for the information. I think I have decided to do it. I'll call this afternoon. I am glad they don't check the tiny ones. It will be hard enough with the older ones. I do not have ducks so no worry there. I do not like to wait at the show either. The last show I attended it took 3 cuts to get enough blood for the test. My silkie was panicked by the time I put her in her cage.
Thanks again.... Billie Sue