From Monday 22nd May the compulsory requirement for chickens and captive birds to be housed, as a control measure to help prevent the spread of Avian influenza, has been lifted. Whilst it will be a huge relief for bird keepers to be giving their flocks their freedom to go outdoors again effective biosecurity measures must still be observed. For further details visit : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu