Backyard & Smallholders
Essential guidance for hobbyists, garden flocks, and small-scale producers.
Mandatory Registration (The Law)
Important legal changes for anyone keeping birds in Great Britain.
Register Your Birds (New Rules)
It is now a legal requirement to register as a keeper, even if you keep only one bird tailored for backyard flocks.
Register Now open_in_newSelling Eggs (Gate Sales)
Rules for selling eggs at your farm gate or door. Understand when you need to be registered as a packing centre.
View Rules open_in_newHome Slaughter
Strict welfare regulations and hygiene rules for slaughtering poultry at home for private consumption.
View Guidance open_in_newBiosecurity & Bird Flu (AI)
Protecting your flock from Avian Influenza in a garden setting.
Bird Flu Zone Map
Check if your home is currently in a Disease Control Zone or Prevention Zone using the interactive map.
View Map open_in_newHousing Measures
How to spot signs of bird flu, report suspected cases, and understand housing requirements during outbreaks.
View Guidance open_in_newHealth & Care Resources
Expert advice on hen health, welfare, and finding a vet.
British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT)
Excellent health guides specifically for rehomed and garden hens, covering common ailments.
Visit BHWT open_in_newThe Poultry Club of GB
The leading charity for poultry fanciers, pure breeds, and showing birds.
Visit Poultry Club open_in_newFind a Chicken Vet
Search for a veterinary practice near you that specialises in poultry and backyard flocks.
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Connect with fellow keepers, access knowledge resources, and explore heritage breeds.
Knowledge & Identification Tools
Poultrykeeper.com
UK hobbyist guide with articles on health, housing, and breeds by British enthusiasts.
Visit Site open_in_newChicken Breed Identifier
AI chicken breed identifier using image recognition to analyze and match against a breed database.
Use Identifier open_in_newChicken Vet Symptom Checker
An interactive online tool to help identify potential health issues based on your bird's symptoms.
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Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST)
Dedicated to saving native UK farm animal breeds. Check the 'Watchlist' for endangered poultry.
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The leading magazine for the poultry exhibitor and show scene. Focus on pure breeds and standards.
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Comprehensive database of over 500 chicken breeds worldwide by Chicken Fans.
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BackYardChickens (BYC)
The world's largest poultry forum. Includes a dedicated UK section for local advice and flock chat.
Visit BYC open_in_newThe Accidental Smallholder
A classic UK resource for smallholders. Features active forums and guides on land management and poultry.
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