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.
I'm really starting to panic! Settle is only 30 mins away from me....
I can't wait until my hens can free range on grass again.
