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Defra Announces Changes to GB Poultry Register

New measures from Defra now requires all poultry owners, regardless of flock size, to register their birds. The registration threshold has been lowered from 50 birds to just 1 bird, following recommendations from the NFU.

The deadline to register your flock is 1st October 2024.

Any problems, contact the Farm Office Services team at Bakewell on 01629 812777.

Follow the links below to register your flock – whether you have FEWER than 50 birds or MORE than 50 birds:

Fewer than 50 poultry- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds

50 or more poultry – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/poultry-including-game-birds-registration-rules-and-forms