Question from the UK re transport

[NMbirds]

In chat this morning the question came up about transporting or exporting fertile eggs from one country to another. Does anyone have reliable information on this topic? There are some Lavender Orpingtons and a couple of other UK breeds that appear to be non-existent in the U.S. and thus a few of us talked about the possibilities, legal of course.
We know of such transport but would like to get an "official" position.
I can check with British and US customs here and that may be the best source but if any of you out there have experience, could be helpful.
THANKS in advance.

 

[swtangel321]

Cant help to much on this topic.... Not sure on the laws !! But, I would guess if the eggs were "eating eggs" there wouldnt be to much of a problem !! you could pack them nicly in a cooler with other food items, LOL !!!! Might work !! Sorry I cant be of anymore help.... But if you do talk to British and US customs I would ask them what if they were for eating ??

 

[wilds of pa]

O there is project lavender orps started here in the states already and a few other colors in orps as well coming soon

"non-existent isnt a word i know in the poultry world"

If you cant get it..then one must make it

Here this link may help on hatching egg import
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/poultry_eggs.shtml

Eggs as food items
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Import_Checklist/index.asp

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Countries_Products_Eligible_for_Export.pdf

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

If you are bringing the eggs in as "hatching eggs", the shipper must provide a health certificate of the flock. Unfortunately, this certificate has to state that the flock has been regularly tested for about 6 or 8 different diseases. My understanding from one Brit is that it is quite expensive to have the testing done. I wanted to tell him that they have no idea how much $$ they could make on Orpington, Cochin and Maran eggs from us here in the States. I'm sure it would far outweigh the cost of testing the flock.

Eggs do not have to be quarantined. There is also something about having a "broker"...don't know how that works.

On the APHIS site it gives the countries that you cannot bring in eggs or birds from.