All chicken owners will soon be forced to register with the United Kingdom government or face up to six months in prison or a £5,000 fine. The government’s new regulations come as the country tries to prevent another bird flu outbreak.
“Under the changes announced last month, there will be new requirements for all bird keepers – regardless of the size of their flock – to officially register their birds,” a Bolton Council press release stated.
The press release explained that prior to the new United Kingdom regulations, only individuals who had 50 chickens or more were required to register with the government. Chicken owners will now be required to register their birds with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by October 1 of this year.
The press release added, “Owners will need to provide information, including their contact details, the location where birds are kept and details of the birds, such as species, number and what they are kept for.”
If chicken owners do not register their birds, they could be fined up to £5,000 or face six months in prison, according to The Telegraph. The outlet noted that chicken registration requires owners to obtain a county parish holding number from the government’s Rural Payments Agency and complete an online form.
The Telegraph reported that the new regulations are intended to prevent future outbreaks of Avian Influenza, which is also known as bird flu. The United Kingdom recently experienced an avian flu outbreak, which led to the death of millions of chickens since 2021.
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