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Bird flu rules for backyard flocks in Illinois

Standing rules only · October 15, 2026

We found no bird-flu order covering Illinois or any of its areas today. Its standing rules for bringing birds in and showing them still apply.

Read from 8 official sources29 passages quotedChecked on October 14, 2026

At a glance

Today

Standing rules only

Bird-flu orders in force

None found

APHIS detections, 30 days

None listed

Report sick birds

217-782-4944

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 Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare 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.

  • Illinois had HPAI detections in 2026 that IDOA's pages do not list. In APHIS's export, no 2026 Illinois row reads 'Active': the four poultry rows show releases, the last April 3, 2026; the two non-poultry rows read 'NA'. No 2026 Illinois show, sale or movement order was found on IDOA's pages.

    • Mar 6, 2026Lawrence CountyCommercial Turkey Meat Bird7,900 birdscontrol area released Mar 28, 2026

      USDA APHIS · publicdashboards.dl.usda.gov · APHIS export, latest Illinois row

    • Mar 5, 2026Lawrence CountyCommercial Turkey Meat Bird52,600 birdscontrol area released Apr 3, 2026

      USDA APHIS · publicdashboards.dl.usda.gov · APHIS export, latest control-area release (2026-04-03)

  • IDOA's newest HPAI item is a October 14, 2025 producer letter in which the State Veterinarian encourages (does not order) moving birds indoors. Recommendation only; not a measure.

    • “As the state veterinarian and the official state agency of the NPIP, I strongly encourage all producers to move all birds indoors to prevent contact with wild birds or their droppings.”

      Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Poultry Producer Letter, Tuesday, October 14, 2025

In force today

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

Standing ruleShows and fairs

2026 Illinois county fairs: poultry need PT-clean origin or a PT test within 90 days (waterfowl exempt), plus the general CVI, official ID and out-of-state entry-permit rules

Out-of-state ratites need an AI test within 10 days

No end date in the source

Statewide · 2026 county fairs · Birds: poultry (waterfowl exempt from the PT rule); out-of-state turkeys; out-of-state ratites

  • General: all out-of-state animals need an entry permit (item 3)
  • General: all animals need a CVI except as a species section notes; the poultry section notes no exception (item 4)
  • General: all animals must be officially identified (item 5)
  • PT-clean hatchery or flock, or negative PT test within 90 days (waterfowl exempt)
  • Crates and vehicles cleaned and disinfected before use
  • Vaccinations at least 4 weeks before delivery to the show
  • Entries examined on admission by the State Veterinarian or designee; sick birds removed
  • Out-of-state turkeys: U.S. MG clean or MG-negative within 30 days
  • Out-of-state ratites: leg band or microchip and avian influenza test within 10 days before entry

Guidance: 2026 County Fair Exhibition Health Requirements (revised 04/29/26) · Illinois Department of Agriculture, April 29, 2026

What the guidance says (5 passages)
  • “All out-of-state animals must have an entry permit.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · General requirements, item 3

  • “All animals, except as noted in species specific information below, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · General requirements, item 4

  • “All animals must be officially identified.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · General requirements, item 5

  • “Negative test for Avian Influenza within 10 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Out-of-State Ratites, item 2

  • “Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the show.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Poultry, item 3

Bringing birds or hatching eggs into Illinois

VS 9-3 or CVI stating pullorum-typhoid status plus an IDOA entry permit for every poultry or hatching-egg shipment; turkeys MG clean or tested; ratites AI-tested within 10 days; eCVIs required for imports from January 1, 2027. Screwworm emergency rule (June 29, 2026, up to 150 days): from a state with an infested zone, an entry permit number and an NWS-free CVI; from inside an infested zone, 5-day papers and NWS treatment within 14 days.

What the entry rules say
  • “All shipments of poultry (domesticated fowl including chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and gamebirds except doves and pigeons) or hatching eggs must be accompanied by a VS form 9-3 or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating the pullorum typhoid status of the flock or birds in the shipment and an entry permit issued by the Department.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Poultry and Hatching Eggs, item 1

Standing ruleBringing birds in

Poultry and hatching eggs entering Illinois need a VS 9-3 or CVI stating pullorum-typhoid status and an IDOA entry permit

Turkeys must be MG clean or tested

No end date in the source

Statewide · shipments entering or moving within Illinois · Birds: poultry and hatching eggs

  • IDOA import page: every shipment of poultry or hatching eggs needs a VS 9-3 or CVI stating the flock's or birds' pullorum-typhoid status, and an entry permit issued by the Department (online import permit system)
  • 8 Ill. Adm. Code 55.10: VS Form 9-3, or a CVI approved by the origin state's chief livestock official stating the flock tested pullorum-typhoid free within one year
  • Table-egg production poultry and hatching eggs: also from a flock meeting NPIP U.S. S. Enteritidis requirements
  • Turkeys not consigned to slaughter: U.S. MG clean flock or hatchery, or MG-negative within 30 days
  • Ratites: AI-negative within 10 days, CVI within 30 days, permanent ID, entry permit, 14-day isolation
  • CVIs completed in Illinois must be electronic from July 1, 2026; for imports, Illinois accepts only eCVIs from January 1, 2027
  • From a New World screwworm infested zone (emergency rule effective June 29, 2026): see below

Rule: 8 Ill. Adm. Code 55.10, Shipments of Poultry or Hatching Eggs (with IDOA's Animal Import Requirements page as a second source) · Illinois Department of Agriculture, March 26, 2019

What the rule says (5 passages)
  • “All shipments of poultry (domesticated fowl including chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and gamebirds except doves and pigeons) or hatching eggs must be accompanied by a VS form 9-3 or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating the pullorum typhoid status of the flock or birds in the shipment and an entry permit issued by the Department.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Poultry and Hatching Eggs, item 1

  • “As of July 1, 2026, paper CVIs will no longer be supplied or accepted.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · eCVI notice (concerns CVIs completed in Illinois; imports follow from 2027-01-01)

  • “Please note that on January 1, 2027, imports into Illinois will require an electronic certificate of veterinary inspection.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · import page eCVI notice

  • “be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection approved by the chief livestock official of the state of origin which states that the poultry originated from a flock that has been tested for pullorum and typhoid diseases within one year and was free of reactors to these diseases.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · ilga.gov · 55.10(a)(2)

  • “be accompanied by a "Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks and Poults" (VS Form 9-3); or”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · ilga.gov · 55.10(a)(1)

Other disease entry orders

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

May applyBringing birds in

Emergency screwworm entry rule: birds coming from a state with a screwworm infested zone need an entry permit number and a CVI with an NWS-free statement

Birds from inside an infested zone also need a 5-day CVI and premovement certificate and an NWS treatment within 14 days (3-day papers if going straight to slaughter)

In effect from June 29, 2026 · Ends by November 25, 2026 at the latest

Statewide · animals entering Illinois from a state with, or from within, a New World screwworm infested zone · Birds: livestock (defined to include poultry) and companion animals

  • From a state with an infested zone: entry permit number obtained; CVI sent to IDOA with the NWS certification; premovement animal movement certificate sent to IDOA as applicable; all papers travel with the animals (IDOA's summary words this as 'from an NWS infested zone')
  • From an infested zone, not direct to slaughter: premovement certificate and CVI completed no more than 5 days before movement, and documented approved NWS treatment within the preceding 14 days
  • From an infested zone, direct to slaughter: premovement certificate and CVI with NWS certification, each no more than 3 days before movement
  • 'Livestock' in the rule includes poultry; no poultry or hatching-egg exemption appears in the rule text
  • Emergency rule effective June 29, 2026 for a maximum of 150 days: no later than November 25, 2026 (counting the effective day, as the rule's own history note does for earlier emergencies) unless replaced
  • Livestock from an infested zone must also meet the USDA NWS Response Playbook's movement requirements (not read)
  • Illinois birds that travel to an infested zone or a state with one, including for exhibition, must meet these rules to return; the earlier Illinois CVI is void

Rule: 8 Ill. Adm. Code 85.160 New World Screwworm Detection (emergency rule) · Illinois Department of Agriculture, June 29, 2026

What the rule says (10 passages)
  • “"Livestock” means mammals and birds, including all production and farm- raised animals, including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, equids, farmed cervid herds, and captive wildlife.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 85.160(a)(6)

  • “For all animals (livestock and companion animals) being brought into Illinois from an NWS infested zone:”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary

  • “Additional specifics for livestock (cattle, swine, sheep, goats, equine, poultry, cervids) being brought into Illinois from an infested zone moving directly to slaughter:”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary

  • “CVI and premovement animal movement certificate completed no more than 5 days prior to the first day of movement.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary, under 'not going directly to slaughter' (the same sentence also appears under companion animals)

  • “Documentation of the application of an approved NWS treatment for that species; treatment must be within the 14 days preceding the first day of movement”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary, under 'not going directly to slaughter'

  • “effective June 29, 2026, for a maximum of 150 days”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Source note, 85.160

  • “Prior to entering Illinois from a state with an infested zone, as detailed in subsection (d) below, the following are required for all livestock and companion animals:”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 85.160(c)(1)

  • “Livestock must meet the movements required in the USDA New World Screwworm Response Playbook.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 85.160(d)(1)

  • “If your animal travels to an infested zone, or state with an infested zone, or your animal is in any location outside of Illinois that becomes an infested zone while your animal is there, your animal will be required to meet all requirements above before returning to Illinois.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary, returning animals

  • “The previously issued CVI from Illinois will be void. This includes exhibition animals.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · NWS summary, returning animals

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

Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare

217-782-4944 (USDA: 866-536-7593)

The agency's bird flu page

  • “Report any unusual illness, increased death loss, or significant decrease in water or feed consumption to the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-782-4944 or USDA APHIS Veterinary Services at 1-866-536-7593.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Avian Influenza Information and Resources

Recent detections in Illinois

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

History

Orders that have ended or been lifted, kept so you can see what changed.

Lifted Jun 2, 2025Sales, swaps and auctions

History: 2025 statewide suspension of poultry exhibitions and sales at swaps, flea markets and auctions, February 11 to June 2, 2025

In effect from February 11, 2025 · Lifted June 2, 2025

Statewide · exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets · Birds: poultry

  • 30-day suspension effective February 11, 2025, extended through April 12, then May 11, then June 10, 2025; lifted on June 2, 2025

Notice: Poultry Suspension - Extended through June 10, 2025 · Illinois Department of Agriculture, May 9, 2025

Ended by: Poultry Suspension Lifted (June 2, 2025)

  • “The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 'Poultry Suspension Lifted' (Monday, June 2, 2025)

What the notice says (3 passages)
  • “the 30-day suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets, which took effect February 11, 2025, in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu, will be extended an additional 30 days, continuing through April 12, 2025.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · Poultry page, notice of March 12, 2025

  • “the 30-day suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets, in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu, will be extended an additional 30 days through June 10, 2025.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 'Poultry Suspension - Extended through June 10, 2025' (Friday, May 9, 2025)

  • “The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today an additional 30-day suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets, in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu, will be extended an additional 30 days, continuing through May 11, 2025.”

    Illinois Department of Agriculture · agr.illinois.gov · 'Poultry Suspension - Extended through May 11, 2025' (Friday, April 11, 2025)

Common questions

Is there a bird flu order in Illinois right now?
We found no bird-flu order covering Illinois or any of its areas today. Its standing rules for bringing birds in and showing them still apply.
Can I take my chickens to a poultry show or swap in Illinois?
We found no bird-flu ban on shows or sales in force on October 15, 2026. Standing rules apply: 2026 Illinois county fairs.
What do I need to bring chickens or hatching eggs into Illinois?
VS 9-3 or CVI stating pullorum-typhoid status plus an IDOA entry permit for every poultry or hatching-egg shipment; turkeys MG clean or tested; ratites AI-tested within 10 days; eCVIs required for imports from January 1, 2027. Screwworm emergency rule (June 29, 2026, up to 150 days): from a state with an infested zone, an entry permit number and an NWS-free CVI; from inside an infested zone, 5-day papers and NWS treatment within 14 days.
Who do I call about sick or dead birds in Illinois?
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare at 217-782-4944 (USDA: 866-536-7593). 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 Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare'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. Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare: bird flu page. Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare.
  2. 8 Ill. Adm. Code 55.10, Shipments of Poultry or Hatching Eggs (with IDOA's Animal Import Requirements page as a second source). Illinois Department of Agriculture. March 26, 2019.
  3. 2026 County Fair Exhibition Health Requirements (revised 04/29/26). Illinois Department of Agriculture. April 29, 2026.
  4. 8 Ill. Adm. Code 85.160 New World Screwworm Detection (emergency rule). Illinois Department of Agriculture. June 29, 2026.
  5. Poultry page, notice of March 12, 2025. Illinois Department of Agriculture.
  6. Poultry and Hatching Eggs, item 1. Illinois Department of Agriculture.
  7. eCVI notice (concerns CVIs completed in Illinois; imports follow from 2027-01-01). Illinois Department of Agriculture.
  8. APHIS export, latest Illinois row. USDA APHIS.

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
  • No current Illinois HPAI order found; IDOA's page shows nothing dated 2026. Not 'allowed' by default.
  • Illinois control-area practice (10 km zones, permits) after a detection is not described on IDOA's page.
  • IDOA's HPAI and alerts pages do not list Illinois's 2026 detections; the 2026 picture rests on APHIS data (lane A). Any 2026 IDOA control-area notices were not found.
  • il-aphis-detections.txt is a state-filtered copy of lane A's capture of the APHIS export (rows unchanged, SOURCE line kept).
  • The Illinois Register publication of the NWS emergency rule (from July 10, 2026) was not read; IDOA's posted PDF of the rule was.
  • The USDA New World Screwworm Response Playbook (incorporated by 85.160) was not read.

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