The general licence allowing gatherings of captive birds.
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Bird gatherings: general licence for captive birds , file type: PDF, file size: 106 KB
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The general licence for gatherings of captive birds has been revoked. A new, amended general licence has been published.
As of 10 February 2025, gatherings of poultry are no longer permitted in Wales. However, gatherings of certain captive birds may continue, provided you:
- meet the requirements of the captive bird gatherings general licence
- notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of the gathering at least 7 days before the event
Further detail can be found in the general licence document, which is kept under constant review.