jusofthewood77 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I am moving from Hertfordshire in England to France soon and want to take my five chickens and duck who are family pets only. Can anyone tell me what the current requirements are? Has anyone done it recently? I contacted Defra - but the restrictions and salmonella testing seem to be for groups of 20 chickens - nothing about ducks? It's all a bit confusing! I have read a lot of differing opinions on different websites - some say they had their chickens blood tested - but wish they hadn't as it wasn't necessary........I even contacted my nearest Defra registered vet - who said she was unsure of the requirements for chickens - and could only tell me about cats and dogs!! Is there anyone with recent personal experience please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 http://www.douane.gouv.fr/articles/a11626-voyage-venir-en-france-avec-mon-animal-de-compagnieA search on google france in french brought this up. At a glance, you are limited to five if you tick the necessary boxes, but frankly I have not read the article just perused.Also contact the french embassy in London, they have just about every last bit of information about moving to France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindal1000 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I don't know personally but if you are planning to move to the South West there is a big problem with bird flu at the moment and chickens and ducks can only be kept in an enclosed area so that they are protected from wild birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 That website refers to birds other than poultry.With the current outbreak of bird flu I would be surprised if any transportation of birds was allowed at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I think that Iduns link says that poultry are not considered pets so have to be presented to the veterinary inspectorate at a border post. I dont know what that involves but I suspect its rather complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Pierre wrote:'With the current outbreak of bird flu I would be surprised if any transportation of birds was allowed at all'I agree with that.It might depend which part of France you're moving to. In the Gers thousands of ducks have been killed, nearly every commune has suffered. No poultry of any kind for sale in the markets for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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