To play devils advocate, this current outbreak of bird flu has been going on for over three months now, some people have complied with DEFRA guidance, others obviously haven't. There have been cases in high intensity units where it seems the virus can get hold quickly, for what ever reason, overcrowding, reduced immunity etc, but, are we seeing huge numbers of dead wild birds? Are there lots of backyard flocks being affected? I am not sure the science behind the whole business is correct, as I am still not convinced adequate research has been done. I fear DEFRA have put in place a knee jerk reaction with little evidence to assure the public that something is being done, and have given themselves a bit stuck to beat offenders with if caught. Did I cover my girls? Yes, and as I am in a low risk area they now have limited outside access, but I am still not convinced these actions will have done anything to prevent the spread of avian influenza.