Is anyone locking down for Avian flu?

[Beth77]

The 28th of February!! :-( Does anyone know of any good affordable disinfectant that kills bird flu?

 

[Beth77]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-in...er-2016-to-2017

Additional information here.  Extended to the 28th February.



Does anyone know if the restrictions should be applied to other birds?  My quails are still indoors but will be going outside in spring, hopefully after the restrictions are ended but I want to be up to speed on the risks just in case.

Yes it definitely applies to all birds, at least they're inside for the winter at the moment.

 

[Beth77]

A migratory bird (a wigeon) was found in wexford and tested positive for avian flu so its officially hit Ireland. I saw the news but didn't hear anything about compulsory housing till I went poking on the department website. 

Very frightened for duckie. 

Are ye sanitising (if so with what)? Would my local co op have foot covers?

I don't know about the co op, but I got a pack from B&Q.

 

[Beth77]

Yes it definitely applies to all birds, at least they're inside for the winter at the moment.

 

[jools2014]

I'm furious about this extension although I knew DEFRA aka the poultry police would pull this stunt-control freaks trying to tell us what to do in our own back garden. They've already said indoor birds can get it anyway so just what is the point in this stupid rule. I think my birds would rather risk dying of bird flu and be outside than bored to death shut up. I think I would too. Wild birds are everywhere so we'll be ordered to keep our birds shut up indefinitely whilst DEFRA relishes their power over so many people. Why are there still outbreaks all over the country if everyone has been following these dumb rules and all birds have been kept indoors? Because nothing can stop these birds getting it indoors or outdoors if they are unlucky. Well another 2 months of misery (though we know it'll be more) thanks DEFRA.

 

[DancingWthDucks]

The 28th of February!! :-( Does anyone know of any good affordable disinfectant that kills bird flu?

WHAT HAS IT BEEN EXTENDED?!?

 

[Beth77]

WHAT HAS IT BEEN EXTENDED?!?

I'm afraid so.

Here's everything you need to know: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-flu-prevention-zone-extended

 

[Beth77]

OK! So not too long now. The storms have stopped so managed-with the help of my fantastic neighbour-to set up poly-tunnel today. Must admit have not kept them in totally but have taken every precaution to keep food and water away from wild birds. Planning to make poly tunnel into a chicken paradise ha ha. Will grow loads of veg in summer.

That looks amazing! I'd love a poly tunnel for my girls during this lockdown :-(

 

[PaulaMc]

That looks amazing! I'd love a poly tunnel for my girls during this lockdown :-(

Thanks lovely.

£109 on Amazon. Had to use the credit card gulp but plan to grow loads of veggies in spring/summer so will save in the long run. Hopefully ha ha.

 

[PaulaMc]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2530350/bird-flu-south-wales-merseyside-boxing-day/

This is about 40 minutes from me gulp.