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[faerielady]

Our federal outreach audit is almost done... bossman took the auditors upstairs to chat with the executive director. So, now that I'm done having to be a good employee for the day (

) I'm back to looking at chickens. Told James since I've been helping him out with this huge apothecary cabinet project (ever sanded tiny drawers down to 300 grit? tonight I stain, tomorrow sanding with 400 grit) that he gets to build more chicken storage space. Especially since Saturday I'll have SEVEN!!!! chickens!

 

[faerielady]

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Could you please PM me info on NPIP and Hatchery Cert. testing? We would like to become NPIP and not sure of the process or who even does it up in our neck of the woods.

Thanks so much!

Bill

I'm not the Jarvises, but I almost did this last year, and am going to do it now that I'm getting back into chickens. I don't need a hatchery cert since I'm not going to do hatching (not since the great 'bator burn, I'm still chapped about being that trusting), but I want to be a tester so I can test new birds if I choose to bring in new ones.

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/npipapproved.pdf - application for NPIP hatchery certification testing

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/poultry.pdf - where the supplies are bought

Contact the AG department for NPIP classes. Phone: (405)521-3864

edit: Just called Tamara, who is in charge of the testing classes. Next class is in April if you want to become a tester, and she can add you to the contact list to be mailed a form to take the class.

 

[bfrancis]

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Could you please PM me info on NPIP and Hatchery Cert. testing? We would like to become NPIP and not sure of the process or who even does it up in our neck of the woods.

Thanks so much!

Bill

I'm not the Jarvises, but I almost did this last year, and am going to do it now that I'm getting back into chickens. I don't need a hatchery cert since I'm not going to do hatching (not since the great 'bator burn, I'm still chapped about being that trusting), but I want to be a tester so I can test new birds if I choose to bring in new ones.

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/npipapproved.pdf - application for NPIP hatchery certification testing

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/poultry.pdf - where the supplies are bought

Contact the AG department for NPIP classes. Phone: (405)521-3864

edit: Just called Tamara, who is in charge of the testing classes. Next class is in April if you want to become a tester, and she can add you to the contact list to be mailed a form to take the class.

THANKS! That's exactly what we want to do, become a tester so we can test our own birds as we add to our flock(s). My DW is is the 'bator guru in our home... I didn't even know there was a hatchery cert. Please have Tamara add us to the list...what do you need , e-mail or snail mail? I can PM you either / both. Do you know of who can do the testing in the Tulsa area until we get certified to do this ourselves? Or a number? Thanks again.

 

[sjarvis00]

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Could you please PM me info on NPIP and Hatchery Cert. testing? We would like to become NPIP and not sure of the process or who even does it up in our neck of the woods.

Thanks so much!

Bill

You can call the state ag department and they will arrange for someone to come test your birds. It is $5 for the hatchery cert. and I dont remember if the NPIP costs anything but if it does it is only $5 for the NPIP cert, it doesnt matter how many birds you have tested. The come out once a year to test. I do not have the ag dept number, P&B use to have it in her signature line.

Edited to add Ag Dept number 405-522-6139

 

[faerielady]

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THANKS! That's exactly what we want to do, become a tester so we can test our own birds as we add to our flock(s). My DW is is the 'bator guru in our home... I didn't even know there was a hatchery cert. Please have Tamara add us to the list...what do you need , e-mail or snail mail? I can PM you either / both. Do you know of who can do the testing in the Tulsa area until we get certified to do this ourselves? Or a number? Thanks again.

Call Tamara (Ta-Mare-a) at the number above... when the operator picks up, ask for Tamara or the NPIP lady

She'll get you on the list.

I was on break when I called... fixin' to head out to the treatment facility to meet an auditor there. Sounds like great fun, doesn't it?

 

[Sooner]

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Could you please PM me info on NPIP and Hatchery Cert. testing? We would like to become NPIP and not sure of the process or who even does it up in our neck of the woods.

Thanks so much!

Bill

I'm not the Jarvises, but I almost did this last year, and am going to do it now that I'm getting back into chickens. I don't need a hatchery cert since I'm not going to do hatching (not since the great 'bator burn, I'm still chapped about being that trusting), but I want to be a tester so I can test new birds if I choose to bring in new ones.

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/npipapproved.pdf - application for NPIP hatchery certification testing

http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/poultry.pdf - where the supplies are bought

Contact the AG department for NPIP classes. Phone: (405)521-3864

edit: Just called Tamara, who is in charge of the testing classes. Next class is in April if you want to become a tester, and she can add you to the contact list to be mailed a form to take the class.

Just a small follow up on that: I just had mine tested yesterday, the fee is still 5.00 (no matter the number of birds) but they don't expect that to be the case next year.

 

[faerielady]

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Can't say I'm surprised.

Dangit, I need to get a move on, but I don't wanna.

 

[bfrancis]

Thanks all for your help this morning...will give the Ag Dept and the NPIP Lady a call later. What all is involved with the testing process for birds ? This will be the first time my birds are being done, so I understand ALL of them will need the initial test, is that correct? And what is involved for the hatchery cert? What can I do to prep before the tester comes to make it a painless process on them and us?

Thanks again

 

[Sooner]

I can only answer the testing part.

The tester will only test the birds, not catch them ect. You will have to catch every bird that you have for it to be stuck with a small needle under the wing(unless under 4 months) for a couple of drops of blood, that will be mixed with the ________(testing med that I can't think of the name). The first 30 will also be swabbed with a long qtip.

For me having all my birds caught in pens, then depending on how many you have some cages to put the tested birds in until you finish with everyone in that cage or pen...... I usually have a couple of towels on hand because yesterday I got crapped on & Lil'Sooner got some blood on her.

Edit to add: A net is also helpful if you have large pens.

 

[sjarvis00]

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Bfrancis,
You will only need a hatchery Cert. if you plan on selling and shippibg Day olds. If you only plan to hatch for yourself and sell some at a later date without shipping day olds the hatchery cert. is not required.
If you plan on getting a hatchery cert. they will need to inspect your egg storage, egg prep, incubator(s), hatcher(s), brooders, and insure all are properly set, cleaned, maintained, and insure the incubator hatcher is seperate from any animals.

It is very helpfull to have all of your birds caged in small cages when they arrive they can test the birds, and you can place them back in thier pens as they are done testing. It is a 100% test, and 30% test for AI.
Fees are $5 for NPIP, and $5 for Hatchery. I will tell you the Hatchery Cert. is a headache, and dealing with people on day olds is even worse, think it over carefully before taking that step. It is much easier to sell some as they old enough to sex and shipping started or adults is easier than chicks with fewer problems,, deaths, and complaints.