Restrictions and biosecurity measures have been put in place to stop the spread of bird flu in Jersey.
Keepers are being asked to prevent their birds’ contact with wild birds, said the island’s chief veterinary officer, Alistair Breed.
A dead red-breasted goose from Jersey Zoo became the third bird this year to test positive for avian flu on the island.
The Jersey Government said further details would be released on Monday.
The rules come into effect immediately for birds less than 3 km (1.9 miles) from Jersey Zoo, but owners further afield have until March 11 to comply.
Main requirements for bird keepers:
- Poultry and other captive birds must be housed or otherwise kept separate from wild birds
- Poultry and other captive birds must be provided with food and water that wild birds cannot access
- No bird gatherings can take place, including bird fairs, markets, shows and exhibitions
- No game birds may be released
Mr Breed said he expected the restrictions to remain in place for “at least a month” but that depended on how the situation on the island evolved.
In February, two dead wild buzzards in Jersey tested positive for bird flu.
The UK Health Safety Authority said avian flu is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to public health from avian influenza is low.
However, the public is advised not to handle sick or dead wild birds, the government said.
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