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Free range poultry released from bird flu lockdown | East Anglian Daily Times

Throughout that winter period, with the inclement weather, short days and snow, most of the birds would decide to stay inside anyway - much the same as we would, he said. There is lots of space in the buildings and we provided them with more environmental enrichment, like perches and straw bales to sit on and things to peck at. There has been no impact to the health and wellbeing of the birds, but it is fair to say the chicken we grow is very active and it is in their instinct to go outside. A bit like us, they have been sitting there looking out the windows saying: That looks nice .

Poultry restrictions lifted as bird keepers urged to keep biosecurity standards high

By Neale McQuistin Housing restrictions for poultry, that were introduced in mid-December due to the threat of Avian Influenza (AI), were lifted at midnight last night (March 31). However, with a new case recorded in Cheshire last week, poultry keepers are urged to keep strict biosecurity measures in place and ensure contact between poultry and wild birds is prevented. The Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) requiring enhanced biosecurity will remain in force across GB but yesterday was the last day poultry needed to be housed. NFU Scotland’s poultry policy manager Penny Middleton said: “The decision to lift the requirement for all poultry keepers, large and small, to house their birds is great news. It reflects the hard work put in by all poultry keepers in complying with the rules and reflects the reduced risk Avian Influenza (AI) now presents.

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