Flock Status · Hawaii

Bird flu rules for backyard flocks in Hawaii

Being re-checked · October 15, 2026

Hawaii: a bird-flu control-zone rule is being re-checked. The agency's own pages disagree or couldn't be read, so call the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity at (808) 483-7100 before moving, showing or selling birds. What we have confirmed is below.

Read from 12 official sources35 passages quotedChecked on October 14, 2026

At a glance

Today

Being re-checked

Bird-flu orders in force

None found

APHIS detections, 30 days

None listed

Report sick birds

(808) 483-7100

Not veterinary advice: follow your state veterinarian. This is a sourced reading of official notices, dated when we read them. Orders can change overnight, so confirm with Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian) before you move, show or sell birds.

Current situation

What the agency's own pages and tables showed when we checked, with the line each comes from.

  • No interisland bird-movement pause is in effect. The voluntary pause urged on December 13, 2024 was extended 'for at least another 90 days' to June 13, 2025; no later extension appears in DAB's 2025 or 2026 release lists. DAB's March 2025 release: interisland transport of all live birds also requires Plant Quarantine Branch inspection (current rule not read).

    • “state agencies are urging the public to voluntarily pause the interisland movement of poultry and other bird species for 90 days, effective immediately.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 1 (Dec. 13, 2024, NR24-38)

    • “The initial 90-day pause was issued on Dec. 13, 2024 and expires on March 13, 2025. The extension will continue until June 13, 2025.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 1

    • “Interisland transport of all live birds also requires inspection by HDOA’s Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB).”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 8

    • “is extending the voluntary pause on the interisland transport of poultry and other bird species for at least another 90 days”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 1

  • APHIS lists two Hawaii flock detections, both November 2024 on O'ahu (Honolulu 01 and 02, WOAH non-poultry, no control area) and none since. DAB's later releases concern wild ducks (O'ahu and Maui in 2025; Kaua'i, presumptive December 2025 and confirmed January 13, 2026) and name no flock restriction.

    • Nov 18, 2024Honolulu CountyBackyard (Non-Poultry)9 birdsno control area listed

      USDA APHIS · publicdashboards.dl.usda.gov · last of 2 Hawaii rows

    • “This year, two additional cases have been confirmed in migratory Koloa Māpu ducks—one on Oʻahu and one on Maui.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 3 (Dec. 11, 2025)

    • “A case of avian influenza has now been confirmed in a Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) found sick on November 26 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Hanalei Wildlife Refuge in Hanalei, Kauai.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 1 (Jan. 13, 2026)

Being re-checked

Being re-checked

These rest on a notice that may be out of date, or that we couldn't read with our tools. We don't show them as current rules until they're confirmed; if they matter to you, ask the agency directly.

  • A rule or order

    Imported poultry and birds brought in for an exhibition or performance must be held in isolation, under conditions the State Veterinarian approves, for the whole event

    Why: Rests on DAB's posted copy of HAR §4-28-9(h): the January 16, 2004 adoption text (every section '[Eff JAN 16 2004 ]', posted under a 2012 upload path), which cannot show later amendments. The Lieutenant Governor's filing tables read October 14, 2026 list no Chapter 4-28 filing but cover only filings effective August 18, 2012 to May 17, 2026 (doc. nos. 3007-3629; 3010-3049 not listed); January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and after May 17, 2026 are unchecked.

    Waiting on: DAB Animal Industry Division confirmation (808-483-7100) that HAR chapter 4-28 is unamended since January 16, 2004; or the owner's read of the official copy filed with the Lieutenant Governor; or official filing records for January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and May 18, 2026 to the publish date showing no Chapter 4-28 filing

    The text in question
    • “Poultry and birds entering the State for exhibition or performance shall be held in isolation at a premise, under conditions approved by the state veterinarian, for the duration of the exhibition or performance.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-9(h)

  • A rule or order

    The State Veterinarian may place a hold or quarantine order on any premises, district or island, or embargo bird movement within the state or from another state; a quarantine stays until rescinded

    Why: Rests on DAB's posted copy of HAR §4-28-12: the January 16, 2004 adoption text (every section '[Eff JAN 16 2004 ]', posted under a 2012 upload path), which cannot show later amendments. The Lieutenant Governor's filing tables read October 14, 2026 list no Chapter 4-28 filing but cover only filings effective August 18, 2012 to May 17, 2026 (doc. nos. 3007-3629; 3010-3049 not listed); January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and after May 17, 2026 are unchecked.

    Waiting on: DAB Animal Industry Division confirmation (808-483-7100) that HAR chapter 4-28 is unamended since January 16, 2004; or the owner's read of the official copy filed with the Lieutenant Governor; or official filing records for January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and May 18, 2026 to the publish date showing no Chapter 4-28 filing

    The text in question
    • “place a hold or quarantine order on any premise, district, or island of the State, or place an embargo on the movement of poultry and birds within the State or from another state or territory of the United States, whenever action is necessary to prevent the spread of transmissible diseases to poultry, birds, or humans.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-12

    • “A quarantine order shall remain in effect until rescinded by the state veterinarian.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-12

  • A rule or order

    HDOA put a quarantine order on the Central O'ahu property of Hawaii's first HPAI case (November 15, 2024), requiring depopulation and cleaning and disinfection; DAB's 2025 releases describe that work as done, and no rescission is published, so its status today is unknown

    Why: 2024 single-premises quarantine for depopulation; DAB's 2025 releases say the birds were euthanized and the property disinfected; no rescission is published

    Waiting on: DAB confirmation (808-483-7100) or owner read of https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/ldc/avian-influenza-information/

    The text in question
    • “With the confirmation of avian influenza, HDOA today issued a quarantine order on the site which requires that all birds on the property be depopulated and the premises cleaned and disinfected.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture · dab.hawaii.gov · para 3

    • “In November 2024, a bird sanctuary in Wahiawā on O‘ahu was infected with the virus and HDOA veterinarians conducted extreme measures to disinfect the property and euthanized about 100 birds.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 3 (Jan. 17, 2025)

    • “While confirmatory tests were being conducted, HDOA had placed a hold order, which prevents movement of any animals from the property.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture · dab.hawaii.gov · para 3

    • “A quarantine order shall remain in effect until rescinded by the state veterinarian.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-12

  • A rule or order

    Anyone who raises pigeons or aviary game birds needs a Pigeon/Aviary Game Bird Permit, renewed every three years

    Why: Rests on DAB's posted copy of HAR §4-28-13: the January 16, 2004 adoption text (every section '[Eff JAN 16 2004 ]', posted under a 2012 upload path), which cannot show later amendments. The Lieutenant Governor's filing tables read October 14, 2026 list no Chapter 4-28 filing but cover only filings effective August 18, 2012 to May 17, 2026 (doc. nos. 3007-3629; 3010-3049 not listed); January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and after May 17, 2026 are unchecked.

    Waiting on: DAB Animal Industry Division confirmation (808-483-7100) that HAR chapter 4-28 is unamended since January 16, 2004; or the owner's read of the official copy filed with the Lieutenant Governor; or official filing records for January 16, 2004 to August 17, 2012 and May 18, 2026 to the publish date showing no Chapter 4-28 filing

    The text in question
    • “Any person that raises pigeons or aviary game birds shall obtain a “Pigeon/Aviary Game Bird Permit” (Form DC-48, 8/03), that is a part of this chapter, shall be renewed every three years from the anniversary date of the initial date of registration.”

      Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-13(a)

In force today

Worked out from each notice's dates for October 15, 2026. Bird-flu orders come first, then the standing rules.

How to reportReporting sick birds

DAB asks owners to report sudden multiple deaths in commercial or backyard poultry to the Animal Industry Division

Single backyard deaths go to a private vet

No end date in the source

Statewide · Birds: poultry and birds

  • (808) 483-7100 business hours; (808) 837-8092 after hours, 24/7
  • DAB's FAQ: do not report individual backyard bird deaths to the department; consult a local vet
  • Pet birds: private veterinarian; seabirds and native birds: DLNR
  • Imported birds: shippers, importers and owners must promptly report sick or dead birds during the post-arrival isolation period (HAR 4-28-9(e))
  • Not all birds are accepted for testing

Guidance: Avian Influenza Information · DAB

What the guidance says (3 passages)
  • “Phone: (808) 483-7100 or (808) 837-8092 (after hours)”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · Reporting Sick or Dying Poultry

  • “Sudden onset of multiple deaths in commercial poultry or backyard poultry operations should be reported to:”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · How can I report sick or dead birds? item 2

  • “Every shipper, importer, consignee, and subsequent owner of poultry or birds shall report promptly to the state veterinarian all instances of sick or dead poultry or birds occurring during the required isolation period”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-9(e)

Bringing birds or hatching eggs into Hawaii

Hawaii runs its own permit regime: every shipment of poultry, birds, day-old birds or hatching eggs needs a DAB Poultry and Bird Import Permit (request 10+ days ahead, 808-837-8092). Day-old poultry and hatching eggs: CVI or NPIP 9-3 and a PT-clean, sanitation-monitored NPIP origin. Other poultry: CVI within 10 days with individual ID numbers, PT-clean origin or a PT test within 30 days, and a Newcastle test for non-commercial chickens. Most poultry need a 7-day mosquito-free pre-arrival isolation (not hatching eggs, day-old birds, or chickens, pheasants, quail, chukars, rock doves and budgerigars over four weeks). Arrival only at Honolulu airport; 7 days' isolation after arrival (30 for other birds). Permits may be denied for birds from AI control zones or states with significant outbreaks; some species also need a Plant Quarantine permit; no mail except chicken hatching eggs and day-old chicks. A screwworm-free statement on the CVI is required (own row).

What the entry rules say
  • “As of October 2002, all poultry, birds, day-old chicks and hatching eggs require a Poultry and Bird Import Permit (West Nile Virus Import Permit), through the Livestock Disease Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, to address the West Nile virus epidemic in the continental United States.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Livestock Disease Control Branch · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

Standing ruleBringing birds in

Every shipment of poultry, birds, day-old birds or hatching eggs into Hawaii needs a Poultry and Bird Import Permit from the Livestock Disease Control Branch, plus a CVI (or NPIP 9-3 for day-olds and hatching eggs), and lands only at Honolulu airport for inspection

In effect from January 16, 2004 · No end date in the source

Statewide · import into Hawaii · Birds: poultry (ducks, geese, pigeons and Galliformes such as chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl, pheasants, grouse, partridges and quail), other birds, day-old birds and hatching eggs

  • Poultry and Bird Import Permit (Form DC-50) attached in plain view to the outside of the shipping container; carriers must refuse shipments without one (HAR 4-28-7(c), 4-28-8(a))
  • Request the permit at least 10 days before the shipping date (808-837-8092) (DAB import page)
  • Day-old poultry and hatching eggs: CVI or NPIP 9-3 with a description and count; from a Pullorum-Typhoid clean, U.S. sanitation monitored NPIP flock; no live-agent vaccine except Marek's unless the State Veterinarian authorises it (4-28-8(c)(1))
  • Other poultry: CVI issued within 10 days of arrival, with type, age and individual ID numbers; from a PT-clean NPIP flock or PT-negative within 30 days; no live-agent vaccine within 60 days; free of external parasites and signs of transmissible disease (4-28-8(c)(2))
  • Non-commercial chickens: Newcastle disease HI test negative within 14 days of arrival (PCR or virus isolation if HI-positive) (4-28-8(c)(2)(D))
  • Seven-day (168-hour) pre-arrival isolation from mosquitoes under the issuing vet, entering within 36 hours, except hatching eggs and day-old birds; chickens, pheasants, quail, chukars, rock doves and budgerigars older than four weeks; and birds with a positive West Nile antibody test 30 to 180 days before entry (4-28-8(b))
  • Individual ID band on each bird, numbers on the CVI (not day-old birds) (DAB import page)
  • Some species (guinea fowl, peafowl, pheasants, certain ducks and geese, and most non-poultry birds) also need a Plant Quarantine Branch import permit (DAB import page; 4-28-8(c)(4))
  • Arrival only at Honolulu International Airport, inspected at the airport animal quarantine holding facility; new or cleaned and disinfected containers; mosquito-proof containers (4-28-5, 4-28-6; DAB import page)
  • No import through the U.S. Postal Service except chicken hatching eggs and day-old chickens (DAB import page)
  • After arrival: poultry isolated from resident birds at least 7 days, other birds 30 days; sale and transfer records kept 90 days (4-28-9(c)-(d))
  • Birds failing entry requirements are refused; if not removed within 24 hours they are euthanized (4-28-10)

Rule: HAR Title 4, Chapter 4-28, Poultry and Birds · Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy, January 16, 2004

What the rule says (10 passages)
  • “In addition to any other applicable requirements, an import permit issued by the division shall be required”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-8(a), before page break

  • “to import all poultry, birds, day-old birds, and hatching eggs.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-8(a), after page break (page 28-8)

  • “For poultry other than day-old poultry and poultry hatching eggs, entry into the State shall not be permitted without a valid import permit and a CVI issued in the state of origin within ten days of arrival.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-8(c)(2)

  • “In addition, poultry must originate from a flock having a Pullorum-Typhoid clean rating in a state or national plan, or have been tested for Pullorum-Typhoid disease with negative results within 30 days of entry.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

  • “Non-commercial chickens are required to be test-negative for Newcastle’s disease virus by the hemagglutination inhibition assay within 14 days of entry.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

  • “In summary, poultry except chicken hatching eggs and day-old birds, and chickens, pheasants, quail, chuckers, and rock doves (domestic pigeons) that are older than four weeks, require a pre-arrival 7-day (168 hours) isolation from mosquitoes under the supervision of an accredited veterinarian and must enter the state within 36 hours of completing isolation.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

  • “All poultry entering the state must be kept in isolation from other resident birds for a period of 7 days at the importer’s premises.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

  • “Importation of animals through the U.S. Postal Service is not allowed except for chicken hatching eggs and day-old chickens.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · General Entry Requirements

  • “All poultry and birds, including hatching eggs and day-old birds, shall be landed at the Honolulu International Airport and be submitted to the airport animal quarantine holding facility for inspection.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-5

  • “Poultry or birds with a positive specific antibody test to West Nile virus”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-8(b)(3)

Standing ruleBringing birds in

Because of the mainland HPAI outbreak, DAB may deny import permits for birds and hatching eggs from avian influenza control zones or from states with significant outbreaks

The rule also lets it require AI testing before entry from HPAI areas

No end date in the source

Statewide · shipments from avian influenza control zones or from states with significant outbreaks · Birds: hatching eggs, day-old chicks, poultry and other birds

  • DAB's import page: Poultry and Bird Import Permits 'may be denied' for shipments from AI control zones or states involved with significant outbreaks; call (808) 837-8092
  • HAR 4-28-8(d): poultry and birds from a country, state or area with HPAI or exotic Newcastle disease may be denied entry or admitted only after a test the State Veterinarian designates
  • DAB's March 2025 release: the AI status of the origin area is investigated before import permits are issued
  • Which states or zones DAB is currently refusing is not published; the page points to USDA's list of outbreak areas

Guidance: Importing Birds and Poultry · Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Livestock Disease Control Branch

What the guidance says (3 passages)
  • “Due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak occurring in the US Mainland, Poultry and Bird Import Permits (PBIP) may be denied for shipments of hatching eggs, day-old-chicks, poultry and other birds originating within avian influenza control zones or from states involved with significant outbreaks.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Livestock Disease Control Branch · dab.hawaii.gov · Important note on bird importations

  • “Poultry and birds originating from a country, State, or area with exotic NDV or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (AIV) may be denied entry or allowed entry only after testing for the presence of NDV or AIV by a test method designated by the state veterinarian.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · HAR 4-28-8(d)

  • “Due to HPAI outbreaks, the avian influenza status of the areas where the shipments are originating from are investigated before the import permits are issued.”

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · para 9

Other disease entry orders

Not about bird flu, but they apply to poultry coming in.

In force, no end dateBringing birds in

New World screwworm entry statement (not bird flu): since the June 2026 US detection, every CVI for animals entering Hawaii, poultry and birds included, must certify the animals were inspected and found free of screwworm

No end date in the source

Statewide · entry from New World screwworm-affected states or infested zones · Birds: all animals that need a CVI to enter Hawaii, including poultry and birds

  • Statement on the CVI: all animals inspected and found free of evidence of New World screwworm infestation
  • Shown on DAB's bird and poultry import page in both the general and poultry sections; start date not printed (after the June 3, 2026 detection)

Notice: Importing Birds and Poultry (New World screwworm notice) · Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

What the notice says (2 passages)
  • “All animals requiring a CVI for importation into Hawaii must have a certifying statement: “All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation.””

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · New World Screwworm notice

  • “The CVI must have a certifying statement: “All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation.””

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity · dab.hawaii.gov · poultry section

Federal rules apply on top for any move across a state line: official ID and a health certificate or NPIP paperwork.

Sick or dead birds? Who to call

Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian)

(808) 483-7100; after hours (808) 837-8092

Report online

  • “To report sick or dying poultry, please contact the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s Animal Industry Division at (808) 483-7100 or (808) 837-8092. The (808) 837-8092 number is manned 24 hours per day and seven days per week.”

    DAB · dab.hawaii.gov · Avian Influenza Information, para 3

Recent detections in Hawaii

USDA APHIS lists no confirmed bird-flu detections in Hawaii flocks in the 30 days to October 14, 2026. Latest detection in the APHIS data: October 9, 2026. The national picture

Common questions

Is there a bird flu order in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii: a bird-flu control-zone rule is being re-checked. The agency's own pages disagree or couldn't be read, so call the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity at (808) 483-7100 before moving, showing or selling birds. What we have confirmed is below.
Can I take my chickens to a poultry show or swap in Hawaii?
We found no current order on poultry shows or sales in Hawaii on October 15, 2026. That is what the official pages showed, not an all-clear; call the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity at (808) 483-7100 before an event.
What do I need to bring chickens or hatching eggs into Hawaii?
Hawaii runs its own permit regime: every shipment of poultry, birds, day-old birds or hatching eggs needs a DAB Poultry and Bird Import Permit (request 10+ days ahead, 808-837-8092). Day-old poultry and hatching eggs: CVI or NPIP 9-3 and a PT-clean, sanitation-monitored NPIP origin. Other poultry: CVI within 10 days with individual ID numbers, PT-clean origin or a PT test within 30 days, and a Newcastle test for non-commercial chickens. Most poultry need a 7-day mosquito-free pre-arrival isolation (not hatching eggs, day-old birds, or chickens, pheasants, quail, chukars, rock doves and budgerigars over four weeks). Arrival only at Honolulu airport; 7 days' isolation after arrival (30 for other birds). Permits may be denied for birds from AI control zones or states with significant outbreaks; some species also need a Plant Quarantine permit; no mail except chicken hatching eggs and day-old chicks. A screwworm-free statement on the CVI is required (own row).
Who do I call about sick or dead birds in Hawaii?
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian) at (808) 483-7100; after hours (808) 837-8092. Report sick or dying birds there or to USDA at 1-866-536-7593. This page is not veterinary advice; follow your state veterinarian.
How current is this page?
We read Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian)'s notices on October 14, 2026. Whether each order is in force is worked out from its dates every time the page is rebuilt, at least once an hour, so an order never shows as in force after it ends.
Sources
  1. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian): bird flu page. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Animal Industry Division (State Veterinarian).
  2. HAR Title 4, Chapter 4-28, Poultry and Birds. Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity), Division of Animal Industry; unofficial agency copy. January 16, 2004.
  3. Importing Birds and Poultry. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Livestock Disease Control Branch.
  4. Avian Influenza Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Birds. Hawaii Department of Agriculture. November 15, 2024.
  5. nr25-05pause-extended-on-interisland-bird-movement. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  6. nr25-02birdbiosecurity. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  7. Reporting Sick or Dying Poultry. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  8. How can I report sick or dead birds? item 2. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  9. nr24-37-bird-movement-pause. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  10. last of 2 Hawaii rows. USDA APHIS.
  11. nr-kauai-duck. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  12. avian-flu-confirmed-on-kauai-duck. Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

We read each document ourselves and last checked this page against them on October 14, 2026. Where they disagree, we show you the disagreement instead of picking a winner quietly.

What we couldn't confirm
  • HAR 4-28 is read from DAB's posted copy (uploaded 2012), which DAB calls unofficial in places; the official copy is with the Lieutenant Governor. No amendment notice for 4-28 was found on DAB's proposed-rules page or site search, but the Lieutenant Governor's copy was not checked.
  • Which origin states or zones DAB is currently refusing permits for is not published; it depends on case-by-case review.
  • DAB's March 31, 2015 release said pre-entry AI tests had been implemented for imported poultry; the current import page lists no routine AI test. Whether any AI test is now required is unconfirmed (808-837-8092).
  • The October 2025 O'ahu duck (presumptive, NR25-25) was not identified as wild or domestic in the release; the December 2025 release counts it among migratory Koloa Mapu ducks.
  • DAB's 2026 news list runs to August 12, 2026; nothing later was listed on October 14, 2026.
  • HAR 4-16 (cattle and ruminants) was image-only; it was read by OCR in scratch only to confirm it has no poultry rules, and is not a source here.
  • HAR 4-28 details that rest on DAB's posted copy alone (10-day CVI, day-old and hatching-egg certification, Newcastle PCR/VI follow-up, exhibition isolation 4-28-9(h), 24-hour rule 4-28-10, 4-28-12, 4-28-13) should be checked against the Lieutenant Governor's official copy; not done.
  • APHIS detections: USDA's own Tableau export (publicdashboards.dl.usda.gov), filtered to Hawaii by the fetcher.
  • HAR 4-28 currency: the official copy itself is not online (the Lieutenant Governor's rules page links Title 4 to the department's page), but the Lieutenant Governor's tables of rules filed in 2012-2026 list no Chapter 4-28 filing (they do list Department of Agriculture filings such as 4-16 in 2023 and 4-72 in 2025), and DAB's posted copy (uploaded 2012) shows no amendment after January 16, 2004. The three rows held for this are released from hold on that basis.
  • The 2024 Wahiawa premises quarantine stays held: DAB's avian influenza page, read in the built-in browser on October 14, 2026, says nothing about its release and lists no current order.

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