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It does not matter if the origin of your birds were NPIP'd or not(even though it's a good thing).That doesn't mean that by some off chance the diseases haven't made it on your yard. If you came into contact in any way with infected birds or someone with infected birds,you could have brought it home with you. It could be carried by wild birds coming across your yard. Many ways of transmission. So you still need your own testing done. As forthe boxes...Chicks/chickens have to be shipped in approved shipping boxes. If it's chicks, Cutler supply has them really cheap. Older birds you should find a New Horizon shipping box.
Okay thank you Whiskey Bay a lot! I do have a shipping box that says it is for shipping live poultry. I will take a picture of it to make sure it is alright to use and big enough for two small 2 month old silkies. One more question, how do I know if I am free of the diseases npip tests for? I hope I don't fail the test! What would happen?!
Also, I emailed Dr. Barrington about npip and shipping info. Hopefully they respond!
In all honesty, It's possible to never know that your bird(s) may be carriers.The pros of the testing is you will know that your birds are clean and healthy for those particular diseases. Cons are,they don't test for everything,and if your flock is found to be positive carriers they will destroy the birds. Unfortunately,even buying from NPIP'd flocks, does not always mean safety. Usually the person who actually has their birds tested shows more enthusiasm for the health and well being of their birds.Thus showing they will be better taken care of. BYB just collect flocks and breed and sell.With little or no time invested.
Hey When I am looking for the Space Station to fly over,am I looking for a small object high in the sky or bigger low in the sky?...lol... It's supposed to be through here a few times this week, and I'd really like to see it.It was supposed to be through this evening,but it's so cloudy I doubt I could see it.
