Keeping the UK Poultry Fancy Together (Questions to fanciers in England, Wales and Scotland)

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* 1. The introduction of a border down the Irish Sea has meant that poultry keepers across England, Scotland and Wales wishing to show or courier birds in NI or the RoI need to meet strict rules, including Salmonella tests, EU Health Checks, and a 21 day quarantine in the host country.

This survey has been put together in order measure the impact that these changes could have on poultry keeping across the UK.

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* 2. Where do you live?

England

Scotland

Wales

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Given the changes outlined above, what is the likelihood that you would exhibit your birds at shows in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland?

I would still show my birds in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

I would still show my birds in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, although less frequently.

I would not now show my birds in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

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* 4. How many times have you exhibited at shows in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland to date?

on less than 5 occasions

Between 5 and 10 occasions

Between 10 and 20 occasions

More than 20 occasions

If relevant, please feel free to comment further below.

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* 5. How much would you say you spend during your trips to exhibit birds at shows in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland?

Less than £100

Between £100 and £200

Between £200 and £400

More than £400

Please feel free to specify below:

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* 6. If you run a poultry-related business, how damaging do you feel this could be to your business?

This won't impact my business at all.

It will have a limited impact on my business.

It will have a significant impact on my business.

It will have far reaching consequences not only on my business, but on the wider supply chain and economy.

Please feel free to specify more detail below.

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* 7. Could these changes mean that you will no longer keep and breed rare and pure breeds of poultry?

No, I will continue to keep and breed rare and pure breeds poultry.

I will continue to keep and breed rare and pure breeds of poultry, although I will likely support less breeds.

I could see myself and others no longer keeping and breeding rare and pure breeds of poultry under these new rules.

Please feel free to make a further comment below.

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* 8. Which of the new changes would be of detriment to you, if any? You can choose more than one option if applicable.

Having Salmonella Tests carried out.

Having EU Health Checks carried out.

Organising for my birds to be quarantined with someone living in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for a minimum of 21 days after the show.

None of the above.

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* 9. Many other animals including pigeons and race horses which are also affected by these rules are identifiable. Would you consider ringing your birds if this were to help to overcome the border issues?

I already ring my birds.

I don't currently ring my birds, but I would do so if it were to overcome these issues.

I don't currently ring my birds I wouldn't consider ringing my birds in future.

Please feel free to make further comments below.