Avian Flu UK...here we go again!

[DustyDivas]

Yep, looks like we (in the UK) are heading for a flockdown again. Just got the email for England:

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has come into force across Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 November 2021. This means it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures to protect their birds from avian influenza. For more information see GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#AIPZ, GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/ and GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update

Doesn't seem to be an actual flockdown yet... Just up the biosecurity and net off all areas the hens use.
Better prep all those boredom busters for the ladies!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I see it was confirmed to be HPAI.

 

[Aunt Angus]

That's a bummer! Giving me flashbacks of the vND tragedy that hit Southern California not too long ago....

Good luck, my UK friends! Keep us posted.

 

[DustyDivas]

Yep, more cases coming through every few days now
Hopefully will not be as bad as last year!

 

[igorsMistress]

Yep, looks like we (in the UK) are heading for a flockdown again. Just got the email for England:

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has come into force across Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 November 2021. This means it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures to protect their birds from avian influenza. For more information see GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#AIPZ, GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/ and GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update

Doesn't seem to be an actual flockdown yet... Just up the biosecurity and net off all areas the hens use.
Better prep all those boredom busters for the ladies!

Wow, I hope the Flockdown doesn’t have to happen! Enough is enough already!

 

[DustyDivas]

Yep, flockdown 2021 is happening
Just got the APHA email for all UK bird keepers:

Latest situation​

Update 24 November 2021:

The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu

 

[DustyDivas]

Better get busy in the kitchen with popcorn flockblocks and fun garlands!
Anything to keep them occupied and entertained

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm so sorry, my UK friends. I hope this flockdown is short-lived.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

This must be heartbreaking and terribly boring for the poor birds. I would assume y'all will have more chicken fights break out due to boredom. We have hung cabbage from a rope in the cage in the past, which seems to keep our chickens entertained until the cabbage is gone. I guess you could hang other veggies and start growing herbs and such for them to root thru, replace once they have gone thru each. Hopefully others will have additional ideas to keep your chickens entertained and your chickens stay well and happy.

 

[DustyDivas]

Thanks
Already collecting lots of fun ideas and getting them set up.
My ladies are pretty good, generally no major squabbles, but best to have lots of distractions just to keep it that way