Avian Flu (Bird Flu) Latest

31st December 2024: An H5N1 case has been confirmed by the APHA in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This follows previous cases confirmed in other parts of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cornwall and Norfolk.

More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england

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What are the Bird flu symptoms in Chickens?

Bird flu spreads quickly and can affect your chicken's health within hours. In severe cases, without warning, chickens can die within a day.

These are some of the symptoms to look out for: Swelling of the comb and wattles often with a purple tinge; Diarrhoea; Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs; Coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge; Disorientation; Swelling of the head and eyelids; Lack of energy and appetite. It can be any one of these symptoms or a combination of them. However, do remember, that these symptoms also indicate other issues that are not Bird flu.

More information about Avian Influenza and what it means can be found on the blog pages in our Information Centre