bessandra Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucknette Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 So sorry to hear about your chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 You are not supposed to burn them though. Really? - any idea why not? My vets advised me that was the best thing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
