26th July 2022
Lee Grant, Chairman of The Poultry Club of Great Britain has issued a statement on behalf of the club regarding the National Show 2022.
The decision has been taken as a result of the meeting yesterday to cancel The National Championship Poultry & Egg Show at Telford International Centre due to have been held in October 2022.
You can read Lee's full statement under News on the Poultry Club website -
https://www.poultryclub.org/news
Lee Grant, Chairman of The Poultry Club of Great Britain has issued a statement on behalf of the club regarding the National Show 2022.
The decision has been taken as a result of the meeting yesterday to cancel The National Championship Poultry & Egg Show at Telford International Centre due to have been held in October 2022.
You can read Lee's full statement under News on the Poultry Club website -
https://www.poultryclub.org/news
25th July 2022
The Poultry Club are due to meet with DEFRA officials today in order to discuss the latest situation concerning Bird Flu and whether the ban on bird gatherings will be lifted, albeit with a 'gathering's licence'.
The Poultry Club are due to meet with DEFRA officials today in order to discuss the latest situation concerning Bird Flu and whether the ban on bird gatherings will be lifted, albeit with a 'gathering's licence'.
21st June 2022
An eight-strong consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Heath Agency, has received £1.5 million in funding and has been tasked with developing new strategies to tackle future outbreaks of bird flu.
The consortium follows this year's bird flu outbreak which has been the largest and longest ever experienced in the UK and in parts of Europe. The news has been welcomed by the UK's poultry sector.
Read the full article on https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/21/uks-top-scientists-join-forces-to-battle-bird-flu-outbreaks/
An eight-strong consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Heath Agency, has received £1.5 million in funding and has been tasked with developing new strategies to tackle future outbreaks of bird flu.
The consortium follows this year's bird flu outbreak which has been the largest and longest ever experienced in the UK and in parts of Europe. The news has been welcomed by the UK's poultry sector.
Read the full article on https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/21/uks-top-scientists-join-forces-to-battle-bird-flu-outbreaks/
2nd May 2022
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) lifted the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds at 00.01 today, Monday May 2nd 2022, but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in place. Enhanced biosecurity guidance rules must still be followed however, as the risk of Avian Influenza continues.
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) lifted the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds at 00.01 today, Monday May 2nd 2022, but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in place. Enhanced biosecurity guidance rules must still be followed however, as the risk of Avian Influenza continues.
24 November 2021
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from
00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks.
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from
00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks.
8th November 2021
Sadly all the shows after today will be cancelled until DEFRA notify otherwise.
Update 5 November 2021:
Sadly all the shows after today will be cancelled until DEFRA notify otherwise.
Update 5 November 2021:
- From 00:01 on 8 November 2021 no gatherings of poultry, galliforme or anseriforme birds are permitted. Galliforme birds include pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkey and guinea fowl. Anseriforme birds include ducks, geese and swans. See our bird gatherings guidance for further information.
- Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises in the Angus constituency in Scotland. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone, 10km Surveillance Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone
- Disease Control Zones remain in force around premises near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales and a premises near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
- There have been multiple findings of HPAI H5N1 in wild birds from sites across GB. See our Wild birds in England section for further information
There is still time to get your postal entries in for The Federation! Even in the light of the announcement from APHA yesterday, the AI Prevention Zone throughout Great Britain is not a show ban, nor a compulsory housing order. It means that you have to step up your bio-security (see DEFRA website).
Let us hope that the next level of restriction isn't enforced.
Let us hope that the next level of restriction isn't enforced.
Notice from APHA - November 3rd 2021
Following a number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021 it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the disease was detected in captive birds at premises in England, Wales and Scotland. The disease has also been detected in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
Following a number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021 it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the disease was detected in captive birds at premises in England, Wales and Scotland. The disease has also been detected in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2021 (NOW CANCELLED)
The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December.
This is our Club Show and there are 4 Large Frizzle classes - White male, White female, AOC M/F, Non-standard M/F. Bantams classes to remain as previous years - White cock, White hen, White cockerel, White pullet, Black male, Black female, Self Colour male, Self Colour female, AOC Standard male, AOC Standard female, AOC Non-Standard male, AOC Non-Standard female and a Trio class. Awards on offer to all members and rosettes for all the Class winners.
Our Judge at The National is Mr Rob Huddleston.
Entries are now closed, but for more information see www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at the Show and all are most welcome.
And just two weeks after the National is THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (NOW CANCELLED)
The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December 2021.
There will be 4 Large Frizzle classes - White male, White female, AOC M/F, Non-standard M/F. Bantams classes to remain as previous years - White cock, White hen, White cockerel, White pullet, Black male, Black female, Self Colour male, Self Colour female, AOC Standard male, AOC Standard female, AOC Non-Standard male, AOC Non-Standard female and a Trio class. Awards on offer to all members and rosettes for all the Class winners.
Our Judge at The Federation is Mr Matthew J Barrett.
Only postal entries are accepted to R.J. Sadler, General Secretary N.F.P.C., 14 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6JT by November 9th. Enquiries to fedchampshow@gmail.com or telephone 01270 619990 - federationpoultryshow.weebly.com. The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
In the March 2021 edition of Fancy Fowl magazine, the Breed in Focus featured 'The Fabulous Frizzle'.
Compiled by Ben Shepherd and the Frizzle Society of Great Britain, there are some excellent photos to accompany the article. Back issues can be ordered by phone on 01728 622030, by email at info@fancyfowl.com or via their website www.fancyfowl.com
Compiled by Ben Shepherd and the Frizzle Society of Great Britain, there are some excellent photos to accompany the article. Back issues can be ordered by phone on 01728 622030, by email at info@fancyfowl.com or via their website www.fancyfowl.com
In the January 2015 issue of Practical Poultry magazine was an article on The Frizzle. It thoroughly covers the important points to look out for when buying stock. The 2021 Standard of the Frizzle as recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain has been slightly updated, but the feature gives an excellent insight into the breed. Back issues are still available to order online from Kelsey Media. The May 2010 magazine is also still available and has a similar feature.