Avian Imports

“Poultry” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons, pheasants, domesticated fowl, waterfowl, and gamebirds (pheasants, partridge, quail, grouse, and guineas).

• CVI with the full physical address of the destination and negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid within the past 30 days OR originate from an NPIP flock with a valid VS 9-3.
• All poultry requires individual, official identification prior to being moved interstate, although it does not need to be recorded on their paperwork.

Pet birds which are being imported into Idaho must have:

• CVI with the full physical address of the destination.

Note: Monk Parakeets (also called Quaker Parrots) are considered Invasive Species.  If allowed into the state, there may be additional requirements.  Contact ISDA at (877) 336-8676 before sending them into Idaho.

“Ratites” include ostrich, emu, rhea, and cassowaries.

• CVI with the full physical address of the destination and negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid within the past 30 days OR originate from an NPIP flock with a valid VS 9-3.
• Ratites being imported into an approved feedlot to be fed for slaughter are exempt from NPIP requirements. These birds require an entry permit or approved eCVI.

“Wildlife” includes any animal generally living in a state of nature. The most common birds to fall under this category are raptors (birds of prey).

• CVI with the full physical address of the destination
• Entry permit or approved eCVI.
• These animals may also require additional permits from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game; call (208) 454-7646 before importing them.

Note: Mute Swans are considered Deleterious Exotic Animals.  If allowed into the state, these animals may have additional requirements.  Contact ISDA before sending them into Idaho.

• If they DO originate from an NPIP flock they must have a valid VS 9-3
• If they DO NOT originate from an NPIP flock they must come from a flock that has a negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid within the past 30 days.