Avian Flu (Bird Flu) Latest

17th December 2024: More cases confirmed in Norfolk and Yorkshire.

17th November 2024: The APHA have announced that an outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at premises near St Ives in Cornwall.
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