Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #135 on: January 20, 2017, 19:08 »
might be worthwhile checking with the police on 101, they might check that biosecurity is being adhered to

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #136 on: January 20, 2017, 22:33 »
Thanks all. I may give DEFRA a call or the 101 idea.  Even if it just means a quiet word to the farmer, it might be enough. 
It's so disheartening that their attitude is dismissive of regs,when they are more than happy to take subsidy for a failing business (which we can't do!) and then buy new range rovers....(Sorry, rant over!).

And there's me, thinking that folks want to preserve our rural way of life....

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #137 on: January 22, 2017, 17:08 »
I don't think that selling hens are restricted, the farmer has to ensure biosecurity is done properly. The farmer would not take back a chicken into a flock, but cull it. If within a prevention zone then a vet has to give permission for movement of poultry and livestock.
There is a ban for exporting poultry, dead or alive, and meat is being frozen.

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #139 on: January 25, 2017, 09:38 »
Another case
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-flu-confirmed-at-a-farm-in-preston-lancashire
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Hannah

Thanks for the update Hanna,

I think weve all come to the realisation that the restrictions wont be lifted at the end of Feb :(

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #140 on: January 25, 2017, 09:48 »
I can see the restrictions going on into March, while the spring migrations happen.  It would seem sensible. 

Mine have settled into the realisation that 'out' isn't an option at the moment. I'm keeping them supplied with greens and lettuce and they are happy enough.  Luckily chickens are very good at just getting on with it.

Poor old free-range farmers though  :( 

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #141 on: January 25, 2017, 10:56 »
Ialso fear and extension to the prevention measure, but this is going to cause so many problems to the food industry as every piece of packaging is effectly going to be wrong where is states free range eggs being used.

Discussions are currently underway as to how this can be managed, but at the moment there are no conclusions.

Hannah  :wacko:

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #142 on: January 26, 2017, 21:01 »
Another case in turkeys, Boston, Lincolnshire.

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #143 on: January 26, 2017, 21:33 »
Centered on Frithville, just north of Boston...bit close for comfort

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #144 on: January 26, 2017, 21:37 »
www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/584885/ai-findings-1617.csv/preview

This links says what county/type of bird and how many have been found dead and reported in the wild bird population.

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #145 on: January 27, 2017, 08:15 »
This is getting alot worse very fast.....

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #146 on: January 27, 2017, 19:25 »
At least I think I have prevailed with my colleague who says she'll keep her birds in from now on!  Some sort of result.....

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #147 on: January 27, 2017, 19:39 »
If you see anyone not compling then you should contact Trading Standards (as it says on the gov site)

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #148 on: January 27, 2017, 19:48 »
I did that today.  :unsure:
Emailed local council re a flock of birds I walked past, obviously well cared for, but no attempt to cover them and even the feeders were out.
It's been passed to animal health people, so will see how it goes. Feel the worst snitch ever. :(

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Re: Bird Avian Flu Outbreak Information
« Reply #149 on: January 28, 2017, 01:36 »
I did that today.  :unsure:
Emailed local council re a flock of birds I walked past, obviously well cared for, but no attempt to cover them and even the feeders were out.
It's been passed to animal health people, so will see how it goes. Feel the worst snitch ever. :(

I think you did the right thing as your actions will help protect other bird keepers.
Never keep your wish-bone where your back-bone ought to be.



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