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[bessandra]

Unfortunately one of my favourites had some sort of fit and died this morning. This may have been covered before, but what are the legal requirements of disposing of the body. Thanks.

[Gamebird]

So sorry to hear about the death of your favourite chicken. It must have been a bit of shock to find her this morning.

 

As far as I am aware Defra would consider your chicken to be a pet and as such there are no legal requirements for the disposal of the animal.

 

So, for instance, if you wished to bury your chicken then you would be entitled to do so.

 

This is my understanding of the rules but maybe someone else might clarify the situation.

 

Hope this helps.

[Egluntyne]

Hello.

 

Am sorry to hear your news.

 

You can bury the body ...it is advisable to cover the spot with a few heavy rocks, or you can put it in a black bag in the bin.

 

You are not supposed to burn them though.

[chucknette]

Hi Bessandra

 

Sorry to hear about your hen.

 

I had this problem a short while ago and I decided to put her in a black bag in the bin as we have foxes around here who would dig her back up.

 

My mother told me today that she had her cat dug up when she had buried her at the bottom of the garden so I think I made the right choice.

[Tessa the Duchess]

When my chicken died a couple of months ago I took her body to the vet for disposal, I just couldn't bear to put her in the bin.

 

Tessa

[lisa33]

So sorry to hear about your chicken.

[Cinnamon]

 

You are not supposed to burn them though.

 

Really? - any idea why not?

My vets advised me that was the best thing to do

[Egluntyne]

I think it has more to do with the stench and acrid smoke from burning feathers than anything else.

 

The most effective and reliable way of disposing of dead birds is

by burning in a properly constructed incinerator fuelled by gas or

oil and incorporating an after-burner. Disposal on an open bonfire

tends to be much less reliable and creates dark smoke and odour.

This method of disposal is NOT recommended.