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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Flowerpower136 on December 09, 2016, 09:41

Title: DEFRA registration
Post by: Flowerpower136 on December 09, 2016, 09:41
I have 8 chooks and have never got round to registering. Didn't really feel the need to be honest.
However in view of recent developments I've just had a look at the registration form.  ???
Good heavens!  is it really worth the hassle?
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: New shoot on December 09, 2016, 10:56
It is only voluntary if you have less than 50 birds, so I never have.  Its mainly so they can email you alerts, but news travels so fast these days and is so accessible, I don't feel the need.
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Flowerpower136 on December 09, 2016, 11:17
Yes, that's my feeling too. Especially now I've glanced at the form! :tongue2:
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Manxminx on December 09, 2016, 14:41
IMO there needs to be a separate form for people who only have a small handful of birds. The present form is unsuitable for those who just keep a few birds as pets.

Ali

Edited to correct spelling mistakes.
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: New shoot on December 09, 2016, 14:54
The present forum is unsuitable for those who just keep a few birds as pets.

Ali

I'm not sure I understand that view to be honest.  There are lots of us on here who do keep a few birds and all are welcome to participate.

Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Flowerpower136 on December 09, 2016, 15:26
I dont understand either.
I have always found it very suitable indeed!
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Manxminx on December 09, 2016, 15:29
I meant form, the discussion is about DEFRA registration. I was talking of the DEFRA registration form.

Ali.
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: jaydig on December 09, 2016, 15:31
I meant form, the discussion is about DEFRA registration. I was talking of the DEFRA registration form.

Ali.

Sorry, Manx, I think my post crossed with yours.  I understand what you meant, now.
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Flowerpower136 on December 09, 2016, 15:38
Oh thank goodness! I thought I'd offended you by being flippant about DEFRA!   :)
Totally agree, the form I looked at was very off putting for some one like me.
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: Madrat on January 05, 2017, 18:34
I gave up on the DEFRA form after trying to read it though  :wacko:
Title: Re: DEFRA registration
Post by: New shoot on January 06, 2017, 11:17
You can just register for alerts and that is much easier.  See Flowerpower's post here  :)

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