Question 1

How do you collect Blood Samples for a Poultry DNA Test?

Accepted Answer

Step-by-Step DNA Blood Sample CollectionUsing a Coffee FilterWash your hands before collecting the sample. Gloves are recommended.Use a clean coffee filter for each bird/animal being tested. Do not reuse filters.Label the coffee filter first with:Animal ID or nameBreed/varietyDate collectedOwner nameCollect a small drop of blood using your preferred safe collection method.Place 1–3 drops of blood directly onto the coffee filter. The blood spot should be about the size of a pencil eraser or slightly larger.Allow the blood sample to air dry completely at room temperature.

Do not use heat, sunlight, a hair dryer, or a sealed bag while drying.Once fully dry, fold the coffee filter so the blood spot is protected.Place the dried sample in a paper envelope.

Do not place wet samples in plastic bags, as moisture can cause mold or ruin the sample.Use one envelope per animal to prevent cross-contamination.Store samples in a cool, dry place until drop-off, pickup, or mailing.Important: Samples must be completely dry before packaging. Painter Family Homestead is not responsible for samples that are mislabeled, contaminated, molded, damaged, or insufficient for laboratory testing.

Question 2

What are your deposit amounts for Piglets?

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We always ask for a 25% Non-Refundable deposit to hold a piglet until the piglet is weened.

Question 3

How to collect feather samples for DNA Testing?

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Step-by-Step DNA Feather Sample CollectionWash your hands before collecting the sample. Gloves are recommended.Label a paper envelope before collecting the sample with:Bird ID or nameBreed/varietyDate collectedOwner nameSelect freshly plucked feathers.Do NOT use feathers found on the ground or naturally molted feathers.The feather must be pulled directly from the bird.Collect 5–10 feathers from the breast, thigh, or underwing area.Check the feather shafts.Each feather should have a visible tissue bulb (quill) attached at the end.The bulb contains the DNA needed for testing.Allow any blood on the feathers to dry completely before packaging.Place the feathers into the labeled paper envelope.Do not use plastic bags, as moisture can damage the sample.Use one envelope per bird.Seal the envelope and store it in a cool, dry place until drop-off, pickup, or mailing.Complete all submission information and ensure it matches the label on the envelope.Important NotesFreshly plucked feathers are required for DNA testing.Molted, broken, damaged, or contaminated feathers may not contain enough DNA for analysis.Samples that are mislabeled, contaminated, insufficient, or damaged may require recollection and resubmission.Painter Family Homestead is not responsible for samples that do not meet laboratory collection requirements.

Question 4

What is a CVI?

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Question 5

What is the AKKPS?

Accepted Answer

The AKKPS is the American Kunekune Society. It is an organization designated to preserve our heritage breed Kunekune Pigs. www.akkps.com

Question 6

Why does your farm not sale unregistered Kunekune Pigs?

Accepted Answer

We believe in the importance of preserving our heritage breeds of livestock. That is why we never sale unregistered breeding stock, in order to preserve bloodlines that generations have fought hard to preserve.

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