I was registered years ago on the Isle of Wight with my chickens, it's very unlikely, unless something extreme occurs that we will hear much if anything from them, I've not in nearly 3 years, even when we were in an avian influenza control zone.
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DEFRA Well it's official !!
The inevitable decision has been made that by the 1st of October 2024 we all have to be registered with DEFRA. Personally I don't have a problem with this and am already registered due to me wanting to race across the water, although for several reasons I've not yet had a vet inspection so haven't been able to go across the channel.
I was registered years ago on the Isle of Wight with my chickens, it's very unlikely, unless something extreme occurs that we will hear much if anything from them, I've not in nearly 3 years, even when we were in an avian influenza control zone.
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I was registered years ago on the Isle of Wight with my chickens, it's very unlikely, unless something extreme occurs that we will hear much if anything from them, I've not in nearly 3 years, even when we were in an avian influenza control zone.
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I kinda get why they are doing it but really can't see exactly how it's going to stop the spread of certain diseases !! Most of these diseases are already notifiable whether you are registered or not, but how many people would really notify anyone !! It would only be found if you had a random inspection, which I really doubt they have enough personnel for. The avian flu is a massive issue world wide and somehow does need bringing under control so anything they can do to speed this up is worth doing. I have a friend in Brazil who hasn't been able to race a pigeon in 2 years due the restrictions their governing bodies have in place.
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seems it now applies to me now even if my birds are are not out
Unfortunately I think it does George. Even those with aviary’s of budgies, finches etc that are outside will have to register. Can’t see it making any difference with the number of ferals and wild birds around that can’t be monitored.George and Morgan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:05 am seems it now applies to me now even if my birds are are not out
Back just enjoying club racing for the time being.
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do it cost me money
No George it’s free to register.
Back just enjoying club racing for the time being.
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next question how do i do it