Avian Flu (Bird Flu) Latest

The last bird flu update from DEFRA was on 11th April 2023 announcing a lifting of the Housing Order on 18th April 2023. Link to our Information Centre - Bird Flu page.

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What are the Bird flu symptoms in Chickens?

Bird flu spreads quickly and can affect your chicken's health within hours. In severe cases, without warning, chickens can die within a day.

These are some of the symptoms to look out for: Swelling of the comb and wattles often with a purple tinge; Diarrhoea; Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs; Coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge; Disorientation; Swelling of the head and eyelids; Lack of energy and appetite. It can be any one of these symptoms or a combination of them. However, do remember, that these symptoms are also indicative of other issues that are not Bird flu.