Bird flu this year?

[JillA]

Assuming it is still endemic in Europe, and that migrating willdfowl still spread it, are we likely to have a lockdown again this year? Anyone know? I brought my two little hens into a stable out of the cold, will probably keep them there if we are likely to have the same as last year

 

[MotherOfChickens]

There are still outbreaks in Europe and the Netherlands have introduced a shut down. I thought they would try and avoid it here this year until the Netherlands happened. DEFRA held a series of roadshows to inform people about biosecurity etc in the summer.
Plan for the worst and hope for the best-personally I got rid of everything bar three hens and my ducks this year just in case-it was a lot of work!

 

[rara007]

I fear it’s inevitable

 

[JillA]

Wasn't it already in place this time last year?

 

[spider]

Wasn't it already in place this time last year?

Yes I think the lockdown started in November last year.

 

[Rowreach]

Did you see that silly woman on Countryfile who said she didn't know about it last year? Because apparently "not everyone watches tv in the evenings ..." :-/