WooHoo for Nevada! Hello. I am new hear and have been in NV for 24 years now, so you can add me to the list.
Nevadans?
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It was a couple years ago when I called - so I do not remember specifics about prices and tests (names of the tests). BUT there is NOT an NPIP flock in the state of NV. I do not believe there are any testers (people trained to come to your flock, pull blood and send the blood off) - so the state vet would be the one to come out.
NO tests are run within this state, all blood is sent to WSU (washington state university - the cougars not the huskies) and results come back from them within 10 days or so.
The state of NV pushes hard if you have a mixed flock - they do not like it. It does not matter if it is all chickens - mixed to them is different age groups being housed together. They recommend - one house per age group and never adding chicks to an adult flock (which does not work for me, since I really place an importance on broodiness and a broody who can raise a clutch).
If you are tested this month, it does not mean your birds are healthy in the next month or half year - any time your flock can be infected from wild birds or any bird you bring home (quarantine is so very important - 4 weeks minimum, 6 is better but the best is 6 weeks with a "test" bird put in with the quarantine bird.)
It was very expensive.......for me I was looking at close to $500.00 to test all the birds for I think 3 tests that were available. Each test costs (2 to 3 dollars) and then there was the fee to sent it off to be tested, and I do not recall if there was a fee for the "tester" to come out.
I guess I really should call, or maybe go down and have a sit down with her (the state vet was female when I called).
Should anyone hear anything different, I am interested.
It was a couple years ago when I called - so I do not remember specifics about prices and tests (names of the tests). BUT there is NOT an NPIP flock in the state of NV. I do not believe there are any testers (people trained to come to your flock, pull blood and send the blood off) - so the state vet would be the one to come out.
NO tests are run within this state, all blood is sent to WSU (washington state university - the cougars not the huskies) and results come back from them within 10 days or so.
The state of NV pushes hard if you have a mixed flock - they do not like it. It does not matter if it is all chickens - mixed to them is different age groups being housed together. They recommend - one house per age group and never adding chicks to an adult flock (which does not work for me, since I really place an importance on broodiness and a broody who can raise a clutch).
If you are tested this month, it does not mean your birds are healthy in the next month or half year - any time your flock can be infected from wild birds or any bird you bring home (quarantine is so very important - 4 weeks minimum, 6 is better but the best is 6 weeks with a "test" bird put in with the quarantine bird.)
It was very expensive.......for me I was looking at close to $500.00 to test all the birds for I think 3 tests that were available. Each test costs (2 to 3 dollars) and then there was the fee to sent it off to be tested, and I do not recall if there was a fee for the "tester" to come out.
I guess I really should call, or maybe go down and have a sit down with her (the state vet was female when I called).
Should anyone hear anything different, I am interested.
I have chicks hatching.........yes I know many think it is the wrong time of year, but tell it to my broodies
Okay sunny, I was right! (I love saying that!)
Petey has been doing the nasty with gyp! They are in love!
Petey has been doing the nasty with gyp! They are in love!
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It was a couple years ago when I called - so I do not remember specifics about prices and tests (names of the tests). BUT there is NOT an NPIP flock in the state of NV. I do not believe there are any testers (people trained to come to your flock, pull blood and send the blood off) - so the state vet would be the one to come out.
NO tests are run within this state, all blood is sent to WSU (washington state university - the cougars not the huskies) and results come back from them within 10 days or so.
The state of NV pushes hard if you have a mixed flock - they do not like it. It does not matter if it is all chickens - mixed to them is different age groups being housed together. They recommend - one house per age group and never adding chicks to an adult flock (which does not work for me, since I really place an importance on broodiness and a broody who can raise a clutch).
If you are tested this month, it does not mean your birds are healthy in the next month or half year - any time your flock can be infected from wild birds or any bird you bring home (quarantine is so very important - 4 weeks minimum, 6 is better but the best is 6 weeks with a "test" bird put in with the quarantine bird.)
It was very expensive.......for me I was looking at close to $500.00 to test all the birds for I think 3 tests that were available. Each test costs (2 to 3 dollars) and then there was the fee to sent it off to be tested, and I do not recall if there was a fee for the "tester" to come out.
I guess I really should call, or maybe go down and have a sit down with her (the state vet was female when I called).
Should anyone hear anything different, I am interested.
Dr. Rink, who is the same vet that you talked to, I believe, is putting together a chart for me to let me in on all the details. She is very nice and has been really digging around for details for me. I told her what my daughter and I are looking to do, that I want to raise quail, chickens and turkeys and sell eggs for consumption and hatching. We plan on focusing on two to three heritage breeds for each on the chickens and turkeys, and who knows how many quail breeds we will end up raising. Right now we are starting with cortunix mainly, and A&Ms. We want to raise gambel and chukkar, but the NDOW requires a permit to keep them in captivity and breed them. The fee for that is 500.00 annually, so we will have to wait on those until we make some money on our starters.
Here's what I have been told so far though. We need to draw blood from every bird on our property and send it away to be tested for Pullorum typhoid and Avian influenza for the initial certification. About the test processing and blood samples, she said, "Since we dont have enough poultry samples coming through this lab to maintain certification or reagents the sera will have to be send(sic) out of state. It seems that the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic lab offers a screening test for the 4 most important diseases (MG, MS, MM and Pt) for a total of $1.20 per serum. The AI test will be $3 per bird. This appears the most reasonably priced option." In her email to me on this last Friday, she added, "Usually NPIP participants are allowed to take blood samples from their own flocks. However, you have to undergo training 1st to do so. Since we dont have resources to set up training for 1 person I will find out if you can get trained in a different state. Once I hear back from my CA counterparts, I will let you know how this can be accomplished and what costs you will be looking at."
She did not define MG, MS and MM, so if anyone else can tell me more about what she is referring to I would be grateful. And yes, I am looking at probably having to test about sixty birds, so this is going to be a bit expensive if we choose to pursue it. There are still many other unanswered questions at this point as well. So I am waiting for her emails to arrive later this week to hopefully provide more information.
Becky
It was a couple years ago when I called - so I do not remember specifics about prices and tests (names of the tests). BUT there is NOT an NPIP flock in the state of NV. I do not believe there are any testers (people trained to come to your flock, pull blood and send the blood off) - so the state vet would be the one to come out.
NO tests are run within this state, all blood is sent to WSU (washington state university - the cougars not the huskies) and results come back from them within 10 days or so.
The state of NV pushes hard if you have a mixed flock - they do not like it. It does not matter if it is all chickens - mixed to them is different age groups being housed together. They recommend - one house per age group and never adding chicks to an adult flock (which does not work for me, since I really place an importance on broodiness and a broody who can raise a clutch).
If you are tested this month, it does not mean your birds are healthy in the next month or half year - any time your flock can be infected from wild birds or any bird you bring home (quarantine is so very important - 4 weeks minimum, 6 is better but the best is 6 weeks with a "test" bird put in with the quarantine bird.)
It was very expensive.......for me I was looking at close to $500.00 to test all the birds for I think 3 tests that were available. Each test costs (2 to 3 dollars) and then there was the fee to sent it off to be tested, and I do not recall if there was a fee for the "tester" to come out.
I guess I really should call, or maybe go down and have a sit down with her (the state vet was female when I called).
Should anyone hear anything different, I am interested.
Dr. Rink, who is the same vet that you talked to, I believe, is putting together a chart for me to let me in on all the details. She is very nice and has been really digging around for details for me. I told her what my daughter and I are looking to do, that I want to raise quail, chickens and turkeys and sell eggs for consumption and hatching. We plan on focusing on two to three heritage breeds for each on the chickens and turkeys, and who knows how many quail breeds we will end up raising. Right now we are starting with cortunix mainly, and A&Ms. We want to raise gambel and chukkar, but the NDOW requires a permit to keep them in captivity and breed them. The fee for that is 500.00 annually, so we will have to wait on those until we make some money on our starters.
Here's what I have been told so far though. We need to draw blood from every bird on our property and send it away to be tested for Pullorum typhoid and Avian influenza for the initial certification. About the test processing and blood samples, she said, "Since we dont have enough poultry samples coming through this lab to maintain certification or reagents the sera will have to be send(sic) out of state. It seems that the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic lab offers a screening test for the 4 most important diseases (MG, MS, MM and Pt) for a total of $1.20 per serum. The AI test will be $3 per bird. This appears the most reasonably priced option." In her email to me on this last Friday, she added, "Usually NPIP participants are allowed to take blood samples from their own flocks. However, you have to undergo training 1st to do so. Since we dont have resources to set up training for 1 person I will find out if you can get trained in a different state. Once I hear back from my CA counterparts, I will let you know how this can be accomplished and what costs you will be looking at."
She did not define MG, MS and MM, so if anyone else can tell me more about what she is referring to I would be grateful. And yes, I am looking at probably having to test about sixty birds, so this is going to be a bit expensive if we choose to pursue it. There are still many other unanswered questions at this point as well. So I am waiting for her emails to arrive later this week to hopefully provide more information.
Becky
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Welcome!
Ditto what Ron said--where are you in NV, etc?
Sunny, glad you at least got 2 more to hatch but sorry the rate was so low. I hope you can find someone in the West that has the kind of eggs you want so you don't have to drive too far.
Well, our coop plan has changed again. i was looking at our CC&R's and the setback requirement was mentioned and it is 5 ft from the side lines but 15 ft from the back line. so we had to rethink our location. i'd rather be safe than sorry on the location should anything come up. wouldn't want to have to tear it down or try to move it. we actually have a cement slab on about 1/3 of the yard. it hadn't occurred to me before, but that would make a good stable place to build the coop. 15 feet back from the fence on the slab will work out good and then the run will go out from there onto the grass. the coop will still be raised up a bit and with a wood floor but at least no digging will be required for the coop posts. i have to rethink the interior layout again but i will actually have a little more flexibility now with this location change.
i'm finishing up the final touch ups on the house painting today. I painted the shutters and front door and mailbox post. now i'm going to put the rain spouts back on and put on the new house numbers. then i just need to buy a new external porch light fixture and that'll be it!
Elizabeth
Welcome!
Sunny, glad you at least got 2 more to hatch but sorry the rate was so low. I hope you can find someone in the West that has the kind of eggs you want so you don't have to drive too far.
Well, our coop plan has changed again. i was looking at our CC&R's and the setback requirement was mentioned and it is 5 ft from the side lines but 15 ft from the back line. so we had to rethink our location. i'd rather be safe than sorry on the location should anything come up. wouldn't want to have to tear it down or try to move it. we actually have a cement slab on about 1/3 of the yard. it hadn't occurred to me before, but that would make a good stable place to build the coop. 15 feet back from the fence on the slab will work out good and then the run will go out from there onto the grass. the coop will still be raised up a bit and with a wood floor but at least no digging will be required for the coop posts. i have to rethink the interior layout again but i will actually have a little more flexibility now with this location change.
i'm finishing up the final touch ups on the house painting today. I painted the shutters and front door and mailbox post. now i'm going to put the rain spouts back on and put on the new house numbers. then i just need to buy a new external porch light fixture and that'll be it!
Elizabeth
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Beckycs did she happen to mention how often we would need to do testing? I also have no interest in keeping each age group separate. I know that some diseases spread very easily by air alone and even when you quarantine there is no guarantee that your flock will stay healthy so I am sure they require that you get tested periodically but how often?
I'm confused about the requirement for avian flu testing. According to my research there has never been a case of avian flu in this country. Is this old news or are we testing for something that doesn't exist just to alleve the misinformed public's fears?
Aubrey that's so cute. Calling mating nasty just doesn't compute with me though. It's as vital as food and water for all species. Without it we would cease to exist. I'd give more reasons for my strong views on this subject but since this is a family forum I'll stop right there!
Elizabeth, I'm also having a hard time understanding what you said. Finished? Uh, not sure what that means... Never heard that term before in this household. What does it mean? Finished, hmmm, I'll have to look that word up.
Thanks for the congrats on the new chicks. I haven't given up on the rest of the eggs. They are still cookin away! Yes I should try to find a closer source for FBCMs. But I just love how dark the eggs are from this particular breeder.
Welcome to the Nevada thread NVChickHens!!!
Glad to have you on board! I've added you to the opening post so you are now official!
Congrats on the new babies hatching Genny!!!
Good afternoon everybody!!! Isn't it a gorgeous day today?!! Love the summers here!
I'm confused about the requirement for avian flu testing. According to my research there has never been a case of avian flu in this country. Is this old news or are we testing for something that doesn't exist just to alleve the misinformed public's fears?
Aubrey that's so cute. Calling mating nasty just doesn't compute with me though. It's as vital as food and water for all species. Without it we would cease to exist. I'd give more reasons for my strong views on this subject but since this is a family forum I'll stop right there!
Elizabeth, I'm also having a hard time understanding what you said. Finished? Uh, not sure what that means... Never heard that term before in this household. What does it mean? Finished, hmmm, I'll have to look that word up.
Thanks for the congrats on the new chicks. I haven't given up on the rest of the eggs. They are still cookin away! Yes I should try to find a closer source for FBCMs. But I just love how dark the eggs are from this particular breeder.
Welcome to the Nevada thread NVChickHens!!!
Congrats on the new babies hatching Genny!!!
Good afternoon everybody!!! Isn't it a gorgeous day today?!! Love the summers here!
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While i am inclined to agree whole-heartedly with you, I must reiterate that everything Petey does is kind of nasty!
not to say that "nasty" is always a bad thing, but like you said, this is a family forum! Haha, I'm blushing.
While i am inclined to agree whole-heartedly with you, I must reiterate that everything Petey does is kind of nasty!
not to say that "nasty" is always a bad thing, but like you said, this is a family forum! Haha, I'm blushing.
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NVChickHens has got me curious now. Who's been here the longest? I know it's not me and I don't know of anyone else (on this thread) that has been here in Nevada for 24 years. Wait I think Daniel and his wife were born here. Penturner am I remembering that wrong? My brain is getting fuzzy these days. Too, too much going on. I'm sure there are lots of folks here that have been in Nevada a long time. Who's been here the longest though?
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