People who keep birds and poultry in Lichfield and Burntwood are being asked to keep them indoors to help guard against avian flu.

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From Monday (14th December), measures will mean that it will be a legal requirement for birds to be kept indoors and follow biosecurity guidelines.

The new rules apply to anyone keeping birds, whether it’s a few hens in a back garden, rearing game birds or a large commercial farm.

The restrictions follow a number of cases of avian flu across the UK.

Cllr Victoria Wilson, cabinet member responsible for trading standards animal health service at Staffordshire County Council, said:

“At this time of year, when birds are migrating, we usually see an increase in the risk of avian flu.

“Unfortunately, in recent weeks there have been a number of confirmed cases of the disease in parts of the UK and this is why the additional restrictions have been introduced.

“It’s vital that people follow the official advice including the latest measure about keeping their birds indoors.”

Cllr Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council
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Carla Ward
3 years ago

Can someone inform me for how long?