Bird Flu in Chickens in Oxford...Breaking news.

[seasprout]

Just seen this...BBC NEWS | UK | Chickens confirmed with bird flu

[Tracey]

Thank for letting us all know Seasprout, lets hope the strain is not of high pathogenicity.

[MaureenHall]

Thanks Seasprout. I've just read the article and I'm not panicking - honest! Just trying to work out how I could enclose my little flock effectively if it becomes necessary, think I can manage without too much disruption. Fingers crossed all our friends will be safe

[kirsty b]

I heard something on the news 7ish, and they were saying it is the H7 strain, not the H571 strain.
If in doubt, check the DEFRA website. I spent ages on there when Suffolk was part of an exclusion zone not long ago.

[kirsty b]

Defra, UK - Disease surveillance and control - Notifiable diseases - Avian Influenza

Here's more info for anyone in the area.

[Tracey]

Just heard that it is of high pathogenicity.

[yoanbob]

happy days!

[Claire72]

keeping my fingers crossed for all of you, not a nice worry