Small Backyard Flocks

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.

Small Backyard Flock Subsidized Program*
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*The Small Backyard Flock Program currently is closed due to maximum capacity. Please email Art Razo if you want to be added to the waitlist.

Independent Backyard Flock Program*
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*The Independent Backyard Flock Program currently is on hold due to the virulent Newcastle Disease outbreak. Flock Inspections, which are a step to joining, are suspended due to biosecurity issues. Please click on the following link for Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTQ6cCPDXTM

Helpful Additional Information
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)