Announcements

Avian Influenza Impact

Swaps

NNPFA hosts monthly events on the 3rd Saturday March through September. These swaps are an educational and fundraising effort for our organization. We hope to give our members, youth groups, and the community a place to meet up, purchase, and talk chickens. However, this year we have the added challenge of avian influenza (H1N5) and its impact on the community. The Nevada Department of Agriculture has officially banned any events or shows where cattle, poultry or eggs are exhibited until further notice.

Chicks that have been incubated and kept in brooders are allowed at the swap in solid sided, covered containment. To accomplish safe practices, each seller will be assigned a designated area. Chicks hatched by a hen or ANY ADULT BIRDS are not approved by the state vet to be offered in person at swaps. Any proposed exchanges of adult birds must be one to one, meaning not in a public swap or similar event. NNPFA will assist in helping both sellers and buyer facilitate this in any way we can. It is suggested that photos of any available poultry be posted at swaps and arrangements made between buyers and sellers to complete the exchange of live birds at a location agreed upon by both parties.

Eating or hatching eggs can be sold but must be kept in the sellers’ vehicles and not displayed on a table or kept near the live chicks.

Poultry Surrenders

We recognize a need for an outlet for those beautiful but sometimes noisy roosters that are not allowed in some communities. In the past, as a service to our community and as a fundraiser, NNPFA accepts surrenders of healthy unwanted roosters, as well as other unwanted poultry, with a donation to our organization.

Due to the Nevada Department of Agriculture imposing a temporary ban, the state vet has recommended that any roosters or poultry surrendered to NNPFA should be on a one-to-one basis, NOT AT SWAPS. This means we are not able to take adult birds at the swaps but can only take them from individuals to ensure the best bio-security practices. If you have roosters or surplus poultry that you would like to surrender, please request arrangements via email on our website, message us on our Facebook page or inquire at the swap table. One of our rescue members will meet with you at a predetermined location with a disinfected carrier to transfer your poultry to a quarantine area.

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NNPFA strives to teach our youth and all poultry enthusiasts about breeds, husbandry, biosecurity, exhibiting, and general information about the hobby. Money raised throughout the year is used for that education and youth awards at our annual NNPFA Youth & Open Poultry and Egg show. Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible!Viruses like Avian influenza or Virulent New Castle are not new but sometimes mutate to affect other species such as cattle, felines, and humans. If we all practice good biosecurity, we can be part of the solution in keeping our flocks and our communities happy and healthy.

Let's work together to keep our flocks safe and healthy

Biosecurity recommendations

Wash hands before and after coming in contact with birds.
Limit the number of people that come into contact with your flock to those necessary for their care.
Use personal protective equipment such as shoe covers, gloves, hair and clothing covers.
Clean and disinfect equipment before and after each use.
Do not share tools or supplies between flocks.
Flocks should be housed in enclosures that prevent any exposure to wild birds or waterfowl, such as barns or similar covered, secure areas.
Avoid attracting wild birds and waterfowl by securing feed and not using wild bird feeders on or near the premises.
Quarantine new birds or birds returning to the flock for 30 days before (re)introduction.
Quarantine sick birds immediately and report to the USDA at (866) 536-7593 or the NDA State Veterinarian at pmundschenk@agri.nv.gov.

Read more about biosecurity practices to protect against HPAI at USDA Defend the Flock.

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NNPFA Poultry Swaps-See bird flu swap impact info above

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We believe that raising happy and healthy birds is key. At our swaps, we provide our members with plenty of space to display their healthy poultry and other livestock to reduce stress. Swaps are held from 9am to 1pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month beginning March through September (weather permitting) at the Reno CAL Ranch at 3400 Kietzke Ln. (See "Club & Local Events" tab)

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Northern Nevada Poultry Fanciers Association a 501c3 nonprofit

Announcements!

Avian Influenza Impact

Swaps

Poultry Surrenders

Reduce ruffled feathers

Avian Flu Information

Help Our Cause

Let's work together to keep our flocks safe and healthy

Where in the world are the Poultry Fanciers!

Monthly Meetings

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Public Events

Silver Springs Farm Swap

NNPFA 2025 Open & Youth Poultry and Egg Show

NNPFA Poultry Swaps-See bird flu swap impact info above

Discover your next poultry project at a swap!

Cattle/Poultry prohibited due to the Avian Influenza

Northern Nevada Poultry Fanciers Association a 501c3 nonprofit

Announcements!

Avian Influenza Impact

Swaps

Poultry Surrenders

Reduce ruffled feathers

Avian Flu Information

Help Our Cause

Let's work together to keep our flocks safe and healthy

Where in the world are the Poultry Fanciers!

Monthly Meetings

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Public Events

Silver Springs Farm Swap

NNPFA 2025 Open & Youth Poultry and Egg Show

NNPFA Poultry Swaps-See bird flu swap impact info above

Discover your next poultry project at a swap!

Cattle/Poultry prohibited due to the Avian Influenza

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