The NPIP Subsidized Small Flock Program is currently closed.
You will be contacted if a slot opens up. Please do not call or email inquiring where you stand on the waitlist (see red note below). But, HPAI still is a concern in California. Due to active surveillance, outbreaks have slowed down recently. This does not mean biosecurity vigilance should be reduced. CDFA veterinarians conduct the Flock Inspection required to join NPIP. If HPAI cases start to increase this spring, flock inspections could be put on hold for disease mitigation.
A special Small Backyard Flock program has been established to educate flockowners about biosecurity and management of small flocks. The program is subsidized by the CPHB while we continue to receive special funds for Avian Influenza monitoring. This program only is available to small flocks of 100 or fewer birds. All participating flocks must test for Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza.
For more information or questions on any part of the NPIP program, please contact Monica Della Maggiore at (209) 576-6355 or by [email protected].
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How do I join the Program?
Click Here for step by step instructions on how to join the Small Backyard Flock Subsidized Program.
How Do I Qualify for the Program?
Click Here To see if you qualify for the Small Backyard Flock Subsidized Program.
*The Small Backyard Flock Program currently is closed due to maximum capacity.
*When there are Small Backyard Flock program openings, sometimes new participants will be added based on their proximity to current active participants. All flock owners can always join NPIP as an Independent Flock at any time. (Click on the Independent Backyard Flock program on the drop down menu under NPIP above)
How can I be added to the Waitlist?
Click here To Complete the online form to be added to the waitlist.
Helpful Additional Information
Please click on the following link for Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTQ6cCPDXTM
CDFA Avian Health Program (this website from the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture is filled with lots of good information)
California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS)
NPIP (the national NPIP website)