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All gatherings of Galliformes and Anseriformes are banned in the UK in and out of avian influenza disease control zones. Galliformes include chickens, pheasants, partridge, quail, turkey, and guinea fowl. Anseriformes include ducks, geese and swans.

Gatherings of all other types of birds are banned in disease control zones but they can take place outside of them as long as the conditions of the bird gatherings general licence are met.

What is a bird gathering? Bird gatherings include, but are not limited to, bird fairs, markets, shows, sales, exhibitions and some premises used for dealing of internet sales.

They also include the transportation of live birds where birds are collected from multiple premises.

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Current requirements in Scotland are available here.

Whether in England, Scotland, or Wales, you must notify the Animal Plant and Health Agency of your intention to hold a bird gathering at least 7 days before the gathering takes place.