bringing in birds from europe

[serinus]

hi, new to this forum.

does anyone know what documentation is needed to bring birds in from europe?

any help would be appreciated.

[pjc]

i believe a vet certificate and vaccination form.

[gangster]

correct pjc  plus you must if travelling by  boat let them know at the terminal before you board for ure return that you have pigeons.....

[gangster]

im going in a month or so ,no problems by the customs ect if your documents are in order....

[Guest ljb107]

as long as you let defra know in advance and have vets certificate.

 

Lloyd

[just ask me]

colin surtees probally wrong spelling is your man hes over and back a bit as far as i know  

[0pensaysme]

Here is a link to the Defra site:http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/int-trde/imports/iins/birds/a9.htm

 

you need to tell them (your local office) in advance that your brining in pigeon from Europe. I would have a chat with them before you go. Mine were fine about it.

 

Here to find your office: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalhealth/about-us/contact-us/search/index.asp

 

They do ask where (City) there coming from, if the area has a reported Bird flue then they will tell you not to bring them back.

 

I don't think that you need a vets certificate, but you will need a recipt / doc as to where the pigeons come from address.

 

I've been a 2 times to Dortmund (Germany) pigeon show, to buy pigeons.

 

 

 

 

[pjc]

If you don't have a vet/health certificate customs can refuse there entry!

[just ask me]

sounds like botter to me id just get Colin surtees hes not that expensive

[Guest bigbok]

you need a valid vets cert but it is not much hassle unlike years ago they are not really that bothered i show on the continent a couple of times a year they are more bothered about fags and booze and have been stopped and searched a few times

[Guest shadow]

plenty better birds in england if you look about, a lot of rubbish is off loaded to uk market once bitten twice shy

[gangster]

plenty better birds in england if you look about, a lot of rubbish is off loaded to uk market once bitten twice shy

 

correct but there are plenty of diamonds to be found as well... ;)

[Guest peter.j]

 

correct but there are plenty of diamonds to be found as well... ;)

rare grizzle ,blues and black ones mick  ;D