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[Minniechickmama]

I saw a testing class offered March 22nd in St. Cloud, but you must be 18. I'm a college student and I'm very responsible, but I'm only 16 so I don't qualify. Does anyone know where I can find someone to do the testing? Also, do you have any recommendations for which number bands to use? Nearly all of my birds are feather footed.


And I believe that the Hutchinson swap is May 11th and the New Ulm swap is May 18th.

PM me with where you are.

 

[destiny_56085]

Amy, Do you mind if I post this on the swap thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/740639/2013-minnesota-wisconsin-and-iowa-swapmeet-schedule

ETA: Also, do you know of any spring shows in the area?

Add away... I am one of the administrators on the FB groups for swaps in the upper mid-west and our list is quite long already. I'm getting more of the WI and IA swaps rolling in all the time too.

As for spring shows, none that I am aware of here in MN. There used to be one in St. James in May but they didn't have it last spring. Avoka IA and Menomonee WI??

 

[destiny_56085]

I would like to add that the Minnesota Animal Health Program runs a testing class in the Spring, I think in April, for people wanting to get certified to test. I think the cost is about $30 and it is Alexandria. It is good for 3 years. To get your NPIP, you first must test your entire flock of breeders, then get an inspection done by a State Vet. Once you have been certified as a hatchery, you can stay current year after year by sending debris samples in six time per year rather than re-testing. The testing I am referring to is the Rapid Whole Blood Test.


Thanks for putting up your info, destiny!

Is there a swap in May in New Ulm? Or Hutchinson?

Thanks guys!

taken from the MPTL site:



Become an Authorized Poultry Testing Agent

Registration due Friday, March 8
Join us in St. Cloud on March 22! The objective of this course is to identify, train and certify individuals as authorized poultry testing agents for the Board with the ability to collect samples and conduct certain tests in the field.
Some of the topics to be covered include:

• Explanation of the laws and rules that apply to the sale or exhibition of domestic poultry in Minnesota
• National Poultry Improvement Plan
• Collection of samples from poultry operations
• Rapid Whole Blood Test details
• Poultry biosecurity
• Hatchery sanitation basics

To secure your spot in the course, please complete and submit the registration form and payment to the Board of Animal Health.

 

[destiny_56085]

 

[bantiesrule]

I am one of the administrators on the FB groups for swaps in the upper mid-west and our list is quite long already. I'm getting more of the WI and IA swaps rolling in all the time too.

Would you have a link to that list?

 

[bantiesrule]

Who made it to Hutch today? I had planned but stupid weather held me at home. It's nicer now but It's a 2 hour trip, by the time I got there everybody would be gone. Hope there was lots of birds there for those that did make it. Next time

 

[silkielover5]

To get your MN Hatchery Permit and NPIP certifications go to this website:

http://www.mn.gov/bah/animals/poultry/files/hatchery-permits-npip.pdf

As for selling birds... 

If you are coming from in-state, you need a current pullorum test and numbered leg or wingband on the bird.  Band numbers have to match the paperwork.  Anything under 4 months of age (basically not feathered out completely yet) has to have a licensed hatchery permit card or proof that it is from a licensed hatchery.  Waterfowl needs the pullorum test for sale purposes, but not exhibition, if staying within the state.

If you are coming in from another state, you have quite a bit more paperwork.   On adult birds, you need the pullorum test within 30 days, an import permit, and a current CVI (certificate of vet inspection).  On young birds and hatching eggs, you need the import permit and NPIP status. To get the import permit, go to this website:  http://www.mn.gov/bah/animals/poultry/files/poultry-import-app.pdf  Good luck finding a vet that will issue a CVI for a reasonable price.

***  Turkeys are SPECIAL...  In addition to all above, you also have to have blood samples drawn roughly 2 weeks ahead of time and results back to you on a MS/MG test as well.

***  Wild waterfowl (wood ducks,pintails, etc) and other native species need proper DNR permits and transfer paperwork.

We couldn't make it today cause of a 4h horse meeting :/ but do you need all that extra stuff if your in WI on the border? And for our pollurum testing our tester doesn't require leg bands. We have a few we stick on for shows but they're not in the paper work, so far shows have been lenient on that with us, would swaps?

 

[ProfTi]

Hi all!!

I found Minnesotans!!!

 

[cochins1088]

Hi all!!

I found Minnesotans!!!

 

[RobertYang]

Does anyone here in MN also breed Serama??