Avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in Yorkshire 6-1-17

Place near me is selling off 4,500 hens, those that are not 'rescued' will go for dog food.
Was thinking of getting three or four, but haven't as yet due to Flu/Defra. What is the current advice for this kind of situation, can I get some of the hens or not? They have been barn kept...
 
Evie91 said:
Place near me is selling off 4,500 hens, those that are not 'rescued' will go for dog food.
Was thinking of getting three or four, but haven't as yet due to Flu/Defra. What is the current advice for this kind of situation, can I get some of the hens or not? They have been barn kept...
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I think you can still buy chickens as long as they don't come into contact with wild birds....either during transit, or where you keep them at home.
 
Evie91 said:
Place near me is selling off 4,500 hens, those that are not 'rescued' will go for dog food.
Was thinking of getting three or four, but haven't as yet due to Flu/Defra. What is the current advice for this kind of situation, can I get some of the hens or not? They have been barn kept...
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You are still allowed to buy and sell, but personally I wouldn't until the restrictions are lifted.
 
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