Trading Standards are reminding local bird keepers of the need to protect birds from avian flu by officially registering them on the new Kept Bird Register.
The new measures were introduced in March and all bird keepers, regardless of how many are kept, and even if they are kept as pets, must register them by October 1 2024.
Cllr, Ron Shepherd, NELC Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: “By registering, keepers will receive important updates relevant to them. This will help to manage potential disease outbreaks, such as avian influenza and Newcastle disease, and limit any spread and will help the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) to manage potential disease outbreaks”.
Keepers in England and Wales who are currently registered are not required to re-register.
Keepers of Psittaciformes (such as parrots, cockatiels and budgerigars) and Passeriformes (such as jays and finches) do not need to register if these birds are housed on the premises fully within a dwelling or within a bird house with no access to open air or outdoor spaces.
To register more than 50 birds go to : www.gov.uk/poultry-registration
For less than 50 birds go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds
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