[Flowerpower136]

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?

[New shoot]

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.

[Flowerpower136]

Yes, that's my feeling too. Especially now I've glanced at the form!

[Manxminx]

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.

[New shoot]

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.

[Flowerpower136]

I dont understand either.
I have always found it very suitable indeed!

[Manxminx]

I meant form, the discussion is about DEFRA registration. I was talking of the DEFRA registration form.

Ali.

[jaydig]

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.

[Flowerpower136]

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.

[Madrat]

I gave up on the DEFRA form after trying to read it though 

[New shoot]

You can just register for alerts and that is much easier.  See Flowerpower's post here 

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=124748.msg1464446#msg1464446