Update your kept bird record
You must confirm your details and the details of the birds you keep to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) every 12 months.
If your details or the details of birds you keep have changed, you must tell APHA within 30 days. This includes when you:
If you keep 50 or more poultry or other captive birds, tell APHA if the number you usually keep changes by 20% or more, unless this is due to normal seasonal stocking changes.
You can also update your bird record by:
If you’re not already registered with APHA, find out how to register as a bird keeper.
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