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She said that from this weekend the general public were being asked by DEFRA to notify them of anyone not following the prevention measures. She wasn't sure what the consequences would be if you didn't comply.
Quote from: in the hills on December 10, 2016, 03:16:41 pmShe said that from this weekend the general public were being asked by DEFRA to notify them of anyone not following the prevention measures. She wasn't sure what the consequences would be if you didn't comply.Oh that'll be great. Good move from Defra.
Hi GillB, we are in MidWales. Spoke to our vet this morning. Yes, poultry must be separated from wild birds.She said that from this weekend the general public were being asked by DEFRA to notify them of anyone not following the prevention measures. She wasn't sure what the consequences would be if you didn't comply.
Hang on does this mean all birds in including my 6? :/ would defra come after me? Me having only 6 chickens and no waterfowl? Please tell me! My heart is racing and thats not like me! Mine are kept in runs until fencing can be sorted anyway, do I have to cover over the runs?
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