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How and when you must register as a bird keeper (including for any birds you keep as pets).

First published:
31 July 2024
Last updated:

If you are in charge of the day-to-day care of birds, including any you keep as pets, then you are a bird keeper. It may be compulsory for you to register as a bird keeper. 

You can find out more at Poultry and other captive birds: registration rules and forms (on gov.uk).