The Chief Vet for Wales, Christianne Glossop, has stressed the importance of people continuing to take action to protect their birds against avian flu Three outbreaks of the disease have been found in Wales – in Chirk, Crickhowell and Gaerwen,…
Several avian influenza cases have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu and GOV.WALES: gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update for the latest information about the following cases: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a third premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. Highly pathogenic avian influenza…
Avian Influenza housing order to come into force New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will come into force from 00:01 on Monday 29 November. This means it…
Following a number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain from 5pm…
Paul Donovan gives his slant on the reasons why your hens may suddenly have stopped laying We take it for granted that when we keep hens, they should be like a conveyor belt churning out egg after egg, day in,…
Taking inspiration from the beauty within the Modern Game breed, Laura Mackean’s designs manifest themselves as a range of different items including but not limited to: coasters, images, artwork, bookmarks, cushion covers, bags etc. Being from a creative and animal-loving…
Janice Houghton-Wallace says make sure poultry have space and are cared for when you’re away on a break We are fast approaching the holidays, with children off school and the family jetting off for a break. If you keep poultry…
The diminutive quail can produce large amounts of decorative and edible eggs Quail were once wild in Britain and are a member of the pheasant family. Because they are very small, they can be kept in small areas but they…
Over the past decade, the Silkie has probably been the most successful poultry breed in Great Britain The Silkie makes a great ‘back garden’ bird, although its profuse and fine feathering means muddy, wet conditions will pose problems The dedicated…
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