Housing backyard birds is recommended due to the current risk, with a housing requirement in place for flocks of 50 or more birds in southern and coastal shires.
To help keep your backyard chooks safe, start with these simple steps:
If you notice something unusual in any pets or poultry, talk to your local vet or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
For the most up-to-date information on the current situation regarding the poultry industry, please see the below website:
As a proactive and precautionary approach, it is now required that flocks of 50 or more birds in coastal and southern Victorian shires house their birds. Outside the specified local government areas, housing is not a requirement, however, is recommended where practical.
Housing or enclosing birds is most effective when supported by strong biosecurity measures that reduce contact with wild birds, wild bird droppings and contaminated environments.
See the below for current advice for other industries that may be impacted by H5N1:
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