Author Topic: Bird Flu Restrictions being lifted (Read 2189 times)

Richmond · « **on:** April 11, 2023, 05:18:29 pm »

Being lifted from 18th April. So housing not mandatory unless you are still in a protection or surveillance zone (there are still a few about). Biosecurity measures still necessary though, eg foot dips, don't allow wild birds access to food, water etc.

KirinChris · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2023, 07:44:47 pm »

Excellent…

Release the Breckon Hill 12 !

doganjo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2023, 08:27:25 pm »

In England and Wales
It turns out that once again the rules/laws are different in our four nations!

I thought the exclusion zone in our county meant my hens had to be under cover - I asked when this was likely to be lifted and was told we don't have a housed law as you have in England so all I needed to do was exercise bio security - which I do anyway. So my four are getting freedom this weekend

Fleecewife · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2023, 09:06:30 pm »

Quote from: doganjo on April 11, 2023, 08:27:25 pm

In England and Wales
It turns out that once again the rules/laws are different in our four nations!

I thought the exclusion zone in our county meant my hens had to be under cover - I asked when this was likely to be lifted and was told we don't have a housed law as you have in England so all I needed to do was exercise bio security - which I do anyway. So my four are getting freedom this weekend

Yep!

I'm wondering if with the changes in Government this will be the case next year? The large cage I bought for the flockdown that didn't happen has now been appropriated for my winter brassicas, so I'm hoping Scotland will continue to see sense.