Loopy Lou Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Is there any problem with importing chickens from the UK? Do they have to be microchipped, vaccinated, fingerprinted, tattooed.......? Existing pets/egg layers.Thanks for your help.Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Probably difficult and unlikely to be cost effective but that is just a guess.More intriguing is why one would bother - it is possible to buy chicks/hens in France.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicce Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Good morning, Lou. Yes, it is possible to bring your chickens from the U.K. - we brought 5 over with us 4 years ago. They needed an inspection from the Vet and the correct documentation (also from Vet), and were booked to travel on a ferry crossing. Ours travelled on an overnight crossing in their own little coop - it was dark and cool and my husband said he didn't hear a single cluck. It was trouble free for us - presumably the system hasn't changed.Good luckMary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardbk Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 we have not brought back chickens, but we have brought back several dozen fertilised eggs of varying breeds, which we have subsequently hatched in a incubator. We simply brought them back in egg boxes - no checks no customs regsRichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lou Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks, all,John, the clue was in the question - existing pets! I am aware that point of lay chickens are widely available in France. Mary, what documentation is required - do you remember? And did you take the coop onto the ferry rather than leave it in the car? I am intrigued that your husband could verify "not a cluck", but perhaps you are allowed to check on them.I would be bringing my old dog with me as well, so I expect I'll use the Chunnel so that I can stay with him all the time. He's a hulking great hairy, smelly, german shephard cross with an acute fear of fireworks and thunder, the great wuss! But I love him anyway.Merci a tous,Loopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicce Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good morning, Lou. We were determined not to leave our much-loved chickens behind when we moved to France (the oldest is now over 8 years old and still laying!). I did a bit of research through one of the DEFRA offices and telephoned to ask exactly what would be needed. Basically it was a form for the export of poultry and required completion by the Vet to say that the chickens were free from problems. My Vet inspected the girls and provided me with the documentation. Can't remember if I actually got the forms or if the Vet did, but your Vet could probably help - the DEFRA officials were also very helpful.The chickens travelled in their own coop in the back of our car. They went overnight - check the ferry company to make sure they carry livestock; you may have to book in through freight - but there were no difficulties at the port. You can make arrangements to check on your livestock - ask one of the stewards on board. Gals and husband arrived next morning and were clucking happily in the fields by midday. I don't know if the Chunnel accepts poultry..... but good luck anyway.Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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