P/T test question....

[sunket77]

I have asked several people and I am not getting the same answer... I even called the fair coming up and the guy wasn't sure... I had my flock tested in October and have added to my flock since then...the chickens I want to take to the show are not on the list for the test... will they still fall under the list or do I need a new test?

 

[cedar post]

I think it would depend where they came from. Where they chicks when you got them? If they were chicks from a hatchery and your flock is tested I would say you'll be ok. But I think your answer is going to hafta come from the fair extension or someone in your state. Wish I could be more help.

 

[sunket77]

thanks! I think I am just going to call the guy that does the testing and see what he thinks!

 

[catwalk]

In my state, testing is free if they are also tested for bird flu at the same time. Ask about that, if cost is your concern.

 

[Rafter 7 Paint Horses]

Here, when new stock is brought in, it voids your clean P/T test. Even if you have them on a separate piece of property, like a neighbor's place it is voided unless you never go to take care of them.
The new stock is not covered unless they have been tested.
I hope you get your answer for your area soon.

Jean

 

[encorepistol]

Here you are not suppose to bring in any new stock unless it has been tested from a pollorium free flock. Even eggs are the same way, this is part of the program.

 

[catwalk]

Do you mean just tested, or NPIP? NPIP is more restrictive, and does not allow contact with non-NPIP birds/eggs. My tester told me that I may buy, sell, pet, etc. other birds as long as I use common sense. My testing certificate is good for a year unless I make a dramatic change in my flock, like bring in a new breed.

 

[sunket77]

I did bring in 2 new breeds, one was a silkie from someone else (craig list I think) and another was a trio of nankins that I know are from a p/t tested flock but I didn't get a copy of the test. ...ugh this is all so confusing!

I should have just called my local p/t tester at the beginning of this year now, I am afraid even if I can get them tested this week it might be to late for this show.