CULL: Swans in Wychbold were culled following avian flu outbreaks in Worcestershire BETWEEN 40 and 50 swans have been culled after an outbreak of avian flu was confirmed at a Worcestershire swan sanctuary. DEFRA staff arrived at the Wychbold Swan Rescue after the outbreak was confirmed, with between 40 and 50 birds including swans, ducks, chickens and geese were killed. Jan Harrigan, from the Rescue Centre, told the Droitwich Advertiser: “All the birds are being culled. This is a very sad day. Heaven help anyone who has got the same.” Following the cull, the sanctuary’s rescue operations are on hold, with Mrs Harrigan adding she did not know how long this would be.