# Bird flu fears prompt orders for farmers to keep poultry inside in England and Scotland

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bird-flu-fears-prompt-orders-for-farmers-to-keep-poultry-inside-in-england-and-scotland/
- Published: 2026-11-11T12:03:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T12:36:52+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/11/bird-flu-poultry-captive-birds-kept-inside-england-scotland
- Topics: Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Birdkeepers in England and Scotland face indoor housing rules.
- The measures follow rising bird flu confirmations.
- Authorities say human risk is very low.

## Summary

Authorities have ordered poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors across England and Scotland, as bird flu cases rise among wild and kept birds. The restrictions aim to limit the spread of a highly pathogenic strain that can cause severe illness and high death rates in birds.

In England, keepers with 50 or more birds must house them indoors; Scotland announced a similar measure on Tuesday. Birdkeepers must strengthen biosecurity, report changes in egg production and immediately report suspected disease. The government says the risk to people remains very low and expects no effect on Christmas poultry supplies; properly cooked poultry and eggs are safe to eat.

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