UK Law change - all bird keepers must register their birds with DEFRA

[bonniejeureka]

That is the point I was making lol. Note the bolded words.

 

[bonniejeureka]

I often wind up posting the reply to the wrong person. Peace to you!

 

[MableGertyDillys]

Interesting conversation. I've very recently brought my girls home, nothing was said to me by the seller. As of today, Monday 10th March 2025, the government page https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk/avian-influenza/ still states that registering less than 50 is voluntary.

Is this a case of just a forgotten update?...

 

[Nym]

Interesting conversation. I've very recently brought my girls home, nothing was said to me by the seller. As of today, Monday 10th March 2025, the government page https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk/avian-influenza/ still states that registering less than 50 is voluntary.

Is this a case of just a forgotten update?...

Hi and welcome to BYC! I'm not sure what you're asking re a case of a forgotten update?

Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know.

 

[NatJ]

Hi and welcome to BYC! I'm not sure what you're asking re a case of a forgotten update?

Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know.

I thought the question was: is "voluntary" correct?
Or did the law change but that particular website was not updated? ("forgotten update")

 

[The Moonshiner]

Hi and welcome to BYC! I'm not sure what you're asking re a case of a forgotten update?

Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know.

I take it they're asking if it's no longer voluntary but the site wasn't updated stating that yet

 

[Nym]

I thought the question was: is "voluntary" correct?
Or did the law change but that particular website was not updated? ("forgotten update")

Ohh ok, thank you

My reply remains the same: Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know. I highly doubt the gov't would forget to update any page regarding a change in regulation < that would actually be against the law.

 

[NatJ]

Interesting conversation. I've very recently brought my girls home, nothing was said to me by the seller. As of today, Monday 10th March 2025, the government page https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk/avian-influenza/ still states that registering less than 50 is voluntary.

Is this a case of just a forgotten update?...

This page says you do have to register:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds

It says it was updated in December of 2024.

I don't know how accurate it is either, but it looks official to me
I don't live in the UK, and I'm not familiar with which sites do have official government guidance and which ones just look like it.

 

[NatJ]

Ohh ok, thank you

My reply remains the same: Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know. I highly doubt the gov't would forget to update any page regarding a change in regulation < that would actually be against the law.

This link?
https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk/avian-influenza/

That is a blog, and that post was probably published in 2022 (judging by the dates I see mentioned in it.)

So it was probaby correct when it was published, but the change in rules happened after that. I would be surprised if there is anyone responsible for checking all old blog posts any time the rules change. I'd be questioning it too, trying to find a more recent source to be sure.

 

[AGeese]

Ohh ok, thank you

My reply remains the same: Keyword: voluntary. That is all you need to know. I highly doubt the gov't would forget to update any page regarding a change in regulation < that would actually be against the law.

If it doesn't involve taking money I can see it.