January 2024 - there is no indication of any lockdown occurring for our poultry this winter!
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THE LAST BIRD FLU UPDATE FROM DEFRA WAS APRIL 2023 - THE HOUSING ORDER FOR ALL POULTRY IN ENGLAND AND WALES IS TO BE LIFTED ON 18th APRIL 2023.
How to care for your flock during a Bird flu restriction
Our Ask Phill video number 6 sets out our top tips for taking stock and preparing yourself and your flock to beat Bird Flu this winter (filmed in 2017). Some of the products mentioned are no longer available so please visit Avian Influenza page for the latest.
It seems to be the case that every winter we have a Bird flu announcement or lock-down period. This is where we are being told by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to keep up with bio-security measures and remain vigilant to keep our birds safe or contain them within a covered run area.
For more information on recognising Bird Flu, how to deal with it and what DEFRA mean when they say Protection Zone; Surveillance Zone; Housing Order; etc - visit our page Bird Flu Hints & Tips
