alisonclair Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hello I re-homed 5 ex-bats last September, and I love them to bits. Howevr, me and my partner are seriously considering re-locating to France. Does anyone know if I would be allowed to take them with me?????? I couldn't bear to leave them behind. Anyone got any experience in this area? If I could take them, I would do it in the best way possible, to avoid long uncomfortable journies. Thanks Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Can answer Alison but good luck in your decision Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I think you need to research quarantine laws etc etc, you might not be allowed to take them? Also, what about the stress of such a long journey, feeding and watering them during the journey etc etc. Would it not be kinder to find them a new home? You can get more hens once you've moved to France? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I should think your best bet is to contact DEFRA and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I think it would be far to traumatic for the poor chickens, especially as they are ex-batts. I would rehome them and get some more in France. It's the kindest thing, really! Hazel, Ranger, Porsche, Audi RIP Chestnut (Coming soon from a friend) Noodle x1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debby Tutton Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 You probably have already sorted this but it was a question I asked 3 years ago. After various phone calls with DEFRA I was adamantly told that chickens are poultry and poultry cannot be exported without an export licence and then only in batches by the 1000. I clearly remember one man saying bluntly "Chickens are not pets madam" I won't tell you what I said but he won't say it again ! We planned to give ours to my father but then, just before we did they were Foxed. We are now located in France with some new girls. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Lovely to have an update. Sorry to hear how your girls met their end but pleased you have new ones. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
