Do you know what is similar between a gun and a chicken? Well in North Carolina just like when you buy a gun you have to have a record of buying it, with a chicken you have to register it with the Department of Agriculture. Instead of being able to freely own chickens as part of a self-sufficient way of life, you now have Big Brother breathing down your neck.
Why is this happening? Learn more on the next page
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North Carolina prepares for HPAI
CURRENT STATUS
North Carolina is free from HPAI
The U.S. is free from HPAI
BIOSECURITY LEVEL
All N.C. poultry farms should be following
STRICT biosecurity protocols
What is avian influenza? Consumers & Food Safety Biosecurity FAQs Small & Backyard Flocks Wild birds and hunting Bird shows/sales
Information for Small-Flock / Backyard Chicken Owners
NCDA&CS biosecurity poster for feed stores & bird shows (PDF)
USDA-APHIS Biosecurity guide for poultry and bird owners (PDF)
USDA-APHIS 6 ways to prevent poultry diseases (PDF English & Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2015 outbreak
Notification and biosecurity recommendations regarding the continuing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza for Organic growers (PDF) Updated 3-11-16
Voluntary backyard flock registration
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is allowing small flock owners to register their backyard flocks. This will facilitate the department in alerting poultry owners about an outbreak, especially owners in close proximity to a positive farm. This is a shorter, less indepth registration than the NCFarmID registration for commercial growers.
Information gathered through registration is used solely for animal health purposes and is confidential pursuant to N.C. General Statute §106-24.1. This critical data will provide animal health officials with necessary contact information in case of an animal health concern, and help identify animals and premises that may have been affected.
Click here for the online registration form
A printed version is also available.
FAQs
Is this a license to keep birds?
No. This is simply a registration so that we can communicate with you, and in case of an outbreak, we want to be able to see on a map how many birds are at risk in the general vicinity to help us make informed decisions.
Will you come and inspect my property?
No. We will not do an inspection first before completing your registration.
Will I need an NCFarmID number to buy feed for my birds?
No. Nothing will change in regards to your ability to care for your flock.
How much does it cost?
Registration is free.
Is it true that in case of an outbreak all known birds within a quarantine zone will be killed?
No. While there will be quarantine/control zones around a positive premise, USDA’s prescribed response to an HPAI outbreak does not call for depopulation beyond the positive farm. Nearby flocks will be under surveillance. There are prescribed testing regimens for surveillance and movement of products and birds within the control zone, meaning that commerce can continue for other farms within the zone as long as those flocks continue to test negative for the virus.
Office of the State Veterinarian
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Mailing Address:1030 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1030
Physical Address: 2 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
My state requires chickens to be inspected by local animal control/inspectors. They notify owners of illnesses that could be heard or way. It’s also to count how much assistance an area will need in an emergency situation. There are no additional taxes here.
their just looking for a way to some how get $$$ !
East coast nonsense. Pls keep it on that side of the Mississippi, Okay??
Bil Zenovic your a fuckin koolaide drinking Tard!
Doug Kiesewetter
I’m not registering anything.
Check this out Henry Jessica Oakes
Counting our chickens before they hatch,i dont think so..,