NE Oklahoma Chicken Stock - Let's Plan!

[GracefulBantams]

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Shouldn't that say $0.50 (fifty cents, not five dollars)

ETA:
Here's my personal experience that I'm basing this off of

Whenever I had a guy that lived in my town come over and test my birds the very first time I was looking to get NPIP certified, he charged $0.50 per bird.
But every year since then, the state had been calling me when my certificate is about to expire, and sending out one of their testers. Each of those times it was just $5 for a certificate. So, I think maybe where that's the "$5.00" fee was coming in. But this was just $5.00 total for the whole entire year's certificate AND the testing.
Anyway, whenever I've been to fairs and shows, if they have a NPIP certified individual there to test the birds, it's just $0.50 per bird.
So, y'all don't worry, it shouldn't be costing you $5 per bird to be getting them tested!

 

[chickensandmore]

I agree with grace 5.00 per bird is a bid much, you might check with Curtis the state tester for our area and see what he will charge or even the state may pick up the cost.. If the state will not,then .50 cents per bird is much more in line with other shows and events


Also if I can gt a way to print a flyer I will post them in the local co-ops and feed stores


Don

 

[Allbreeds]

If the guy from the state does it the state is paying for his equipment and materials. Independents purchase all of their own equipment etc. five dollars overs this cost. If the laws take effect everyone will have to hire independents because the state will no longer eat the cost. 5.00 is the going rate. If you can find someone cheaper, go ahead.
Tulsa, OK

 

[GracefulBantams]

Oh, well if you are doing the testing, Allbreeds, then it is probably up to you how much you charge. I'm just saying that from personal experience, when a regular-ol'-chicken-breeder-who-choose-to-get-certified tests birds they typically charge $0.50 per bird (the only variance I've seen from this, is that waterfowl sometimes cost more).

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

The antigen cost well over $100 and usually expires within months of buying it. We have a "benefactor" that gives us our antigen. We still charge $1 to all but our own 4H club members.

 

[Allbreeds]

There will be a couple of testers there. But as I said, folks need to remember, this does NOT certify your flock. That can only be done if a visit is made to your home. This will cover your bird that is tested only.
Land I cannot believe I go to Florida for two days and you people let the snow come in! How could you?

 

[Poco Pollo]

There will be a couple of testers there. But as I said, folks need to remember, this does NOT certify your flock. That can only be done if a visit is made to your home. This will cover your bird that is tested only.
Land I cannot believe I go to Florida for two days and you people let the snow come in! How could you?

Morning! You need to come back so we won't have any more snow. Bring the Florida weather with you. We're all jealous that you didn't wake up to freezing temperatures. Send me a note about the flyer.

 

[Poco Pollo]

Allbreeds - I put the flyer on page one. Let me know if there are errors or if I need to make changes. I got the okay for the member photos (bugs and quilts), so I'm hoping it's all there. Here's a copy. I know some folks will probably not go back to page one. REMINDER: I'm keeping an updated map on page one. To see what spaces are available, please see page one.

 

[bfrancis]

That flier looks cool! Can I meet with you sometime get a few to put up in my neck of the woods?

 

[Kassaundra]

Awesome job on the flier.