Virginia

[0wen]

Yes that's what I was responding to
NPIP is not required to sell within state lines but AI is

What is your source for this? Everything I'm seeing from state wide to local regulations still seems to be in regards to importing birds. I can't imagine every vendor at every TSC swap, livestock market, etc is testing for AI and can't find code requiring it.

 

[cubalaya]

Virginia laws regulates 6 chicks. But they also regulate you must be AI clean. People can get away with it because the State Vets office is way undermanned! I totally disagree with the regulations on chick minimums. But the AI and NPIP laws are in place for good reason and you really shouldn't be selling or buying chicks unless AI and NPIP clean

I agree. with the high path avian flu last year and the fact that a lot of people are treating their birds with tylan for respriratory illnesses(which makes these birds carriers), I think to sell in va you need to be npip. it would not solve all the problems but it would stop a lot of this passing sick birds back and forth. some of these people buy birds at 2 or 3 different swaps and then don't bother to quarantine for 30 days. a recipe for underlying sicknesses to pop up.

 

[annabellaknits]

What is your source for this?  Everything I'm seeing from state wide to local regulations still seems to be in regards to importing birds.  I can't imagine every vendor at every TSC swap, livestock market, etc is testing for AI and can't find code requiring it.

The info is from the state vets office, I just got NPIP certified so we went over everything. If anyone wants there contact I can give it.
The bigger swaps do require it, actually both. I think the small swaps either don't realize or they don't want to deal with it and unfortunately the vet can't really do anything if they were to find out, just a slap in the wrist.
If you go to bid swaps sometimes there will be a certified NPIP tester outside testing and AI is tested by the vets office for free so there's really no reason not to have that done.

 

[annabellaknits]

I agree. with the high path avian flu last year and the fact that a lot of people are treating their birds with tylan for respriratory illnesses(which makes these birds carriers), I think to sell in va you need to be npip. it would not solve all the problems but it would stop a lot of this passing sick birds back and forth. some of these people buy birds at 2 or 3 different swaps and then don't bother to quarantine for 30 days. a recipe for underlying sicknesses to pop up.

I agree just so you know NPIP is pullorum typhoid aka salmonella AI is H5 or H7 influenza

 

[finnfur]

The info is from the state vets office, I just got NPIP certified so we went over everything. If anyone wants there contact I can give it.
The bigger swaps do require it, actually both. I think the small swaps either don't realize or they don't want to deal with it and unfortunately the vet can't really do anything if they were to find out, just a slap in the wrist.
If you go to bid swaps sometimes there will be a certified NPIP tester outside testing and AI is tested by the vets office for free so there's really no reason not to have that done.

I must have missed something because we just took the class for testers also - if you are NPIP then you can only receive birds from other certified flocks unless you segregate them from your NPIP flock.
And Cabalaya I agree it is a good process to do what you suggest - must be a lot of people breaking the law on the AI test requirement.

 

[pipAchick]

I like quarantine&have found it worth my efforts.
Hope all the va folks are enjoying all their chickens today!

 

[finnfur]

OK I agree that it is wise to quarantine and do other things that are needed to protect your flock - my flock is closed - no visitors or outside birds [ except the pesky wild ones ]
All that is wise flock management but here is the answer from the VA state vets office.
" Yes, birds that are sold within state lines do not require an AI test "

 

[0wen]

Anyone have barred rock bantams? welsummer bantams?

 

[marie24248]

Hello everyone, I new to chickens and we are coverting a 3 sided barn into a coop. We are in Southwest Virginia anything I should be aware of for a coop here?

 

[pipAchick]

Hello everyone, I new to chickens and we are coverting a 3 sided barn into a coop. We are in Southwest Virginia anything I should be aware of for a coop here?

Some people say the rain can cause a ditch after rolling off the roof. Mines on a hill so I don't have to worry about it. There's a lot more people on here who can probably tell you more about that though. Good job trying to look out for your chickens.