FAQs

Improving the health and welfare of New Zealand's poultry population is a team effort.  By registering your support for participating in a national poultry health information system, you are helping us develop a better understanding of the challenges faced by backyard poultry and how we can prioritise resources to better support you in caring for your birds.

We are currently collecting data for the Poultry Intel project using the Qualtrics survey platform hosted by Massey University.  Only the project manager (Carolyn Gates) has direct access to the data you submit through the survey forms.  No information will be released that allows identification of individuals and organisations unless prior permission is obtained.

The data you provide through the survey forms will be anonymised, aggregated, and analysed to identify important health and welfare issues for backyard poultry in New Zealand. This will be used to guide the development of resources and tools to help backyard poultry keepers provide the best possible care for their birds.

Please direct your inquiries to poultryintel@massey.ac.nz or post a question on our Facebook page. We will aim to respond within 3 to 5 working days. If you have medical questions or concerns about your backyard poultry flock, please contact your veterinarian.

The advice and resources presented on the website are not intended to replace the veterinary-client-patient relationship.  If you have any concerns about the health of your backyard poultry, we recommend contacting your veterinarian. 

If you wish to withdraw your registration from the Poultry Intel project, please email poultryintel@massey.ac.nz. Please note that the surveys on website content, wellness plans, and illness events do not collect any identifying information and we will be unable to remove your responses from these surveys once they have been submitted.