Help: NPIP biosecurity pro thread!

[CajunFeatherz]

I was looking around at some threads for my upcoming attempt at NPIP certification, when I realized maybe we could open a new collective thread to compile ideas about flock management/biosecurity methods that existing NPIPers use. Can some of you NPIP certified flock raisers post your location, your testing experience, what you do to stay on top, and the various biosecurity measures you have in place? For the newbies this may help mention areas we could improve that we hadn't even thought of!

For example you could say (just an idea):

"I am NPIP certified in Place, State. My tester comes X times a year and tests about X% of my birds. They like that I have signs everywhere requiring hand washing. I use a metal tub with This Cleaner for a foot bath. I have a large metal bin that my feed is in and spare boots that I only use for fowl management. My free range area is off limits to guests and I keep copious records that I am asked for each time." Etc etc etc

My apologies if this has already been done and, if so, please direct me to the thread!! Share some info, let's make each other better

 

[CajunFeatherz]

Bumping this thread because I think it's a great idea! Any NPIP-ers care to share your tips?

 

[CajunFeatherz]

Anyone out there able or willing to contribute?

 

[mandelyn]

I just submitted my application for it in Ohio, so we'll see how it goes! I first inquired last year, decided to wait until I was done adding to the flock. Now that the birds are situated and we're not adding any more from the outside, it's a good time. I'm expecting a waiting list, there was one last year too.

Once you have NPIP, you can't add birds from non-NPIP flocks as a measure of biosecurity. Untested birds would need quarantined and tested themselves.

When we have visitors, they don't step into the pens.

I house all of my varieties separately and keep wild birds out.

Still debating on what all I want them tested for. We'll see how the cost adds up!

 

[CajunFeatherz]

This is really good info and exactly what I hope people will keep adding! Every biosecurity tip helps!

Once you have NPIP, you can't add birds from non-NPIP flocks as a measure of biosecurity. Untested birds would need quarantined and tested themselves.

With adding non-NPIP birds to the flock, I've seen a lot of discussion about how it's more trouble than its worth because the testing/quarantine period is often more extreme. Not sure if that's the general consensus but it seems like it must be since most people just say 'no new non-NPIP birds' once you're certified.

 

[Krazyquilts]

I just submitted my application for it in Ohio, so we'll see how it goes! I first inquired last year, decided to wait until I was done adding to the flock. Now that the birds are situated and we're not adding any more from the outside, it's a good time. I'm expecting a waiting list, there was one last year too.

Once you have NPIP, you can't add birds from non-NPIP flocks as a measure of biosecurity. Untested birds would need quarantined and tested themselves.

When we have visitors, they don't step into the pens.

I house all of my varieties separately and keep wild birds out.

Still debating on what all I want them tested for. We'll see how the cost adds up!

I'm in Ohio, too, and would love to know more about the process and particulars. I've tried doing research but have a very difficult time finding any information. For example, we free-range some and pasture others (depending on their value), and keep roosters in our sheep pasture. We also raise chickens and ducks together, which has worked out great for us.