I have a 30 year old parrot that I’m thinking about taking to the United Kingdom (he'd be coming from the USA). I understand there is a 30 day quarantine period, but he’s an older bird I’m not sure he could take being isolated from me for that long. Is there any way to have him quarantined in my home instead of an outside facility?
2007-12-05 17:38:58 · 11 answers · asked by rainamonkey 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
It is doubtful. Right now, the UK is very strict about its quarantine procedures.
From a 2005 article titled "Bird flu kills parrot held in UK quarantine"
"She (Debby Reynolds, chief veterinarian for The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) declined to say where the biosecure quarantine unit was, but said: "[This] incident shows the importance of the UK's quarantine system.
"We have had similar incidents in the past where disease has been discovered but successfully contained as a result of our quarantine arrangements."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4365956.stm
Good luck! I hope you find your way around this.
2007-12-08 04:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must place your Parrot in quarantine on entering the U.K. and also inform D.E.F.R.A if you intend to fetch any Bird into the U.K.
More so during the Bird Flu scare.
The quarantine period is 6 months so will it be worth all this trouble ca you not get a freind to look after him while you are away.
2007-12-06 09:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Goldy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quarantine is for a reason, and our laws are strict in the UK with good reason.
If the states excercised the same restrictions in her own country you would not have to worry about Rabies and i do mean that respectfully.
I have parrots of my own and i know what you mean about leaving her for 30 days but it is in her own best interest and the interest of all animals resident already in the UK.
If you bring youre bird to the UK she will have to be quarantined. The time will soon pass and you will be safe in the knowledge that she has been given a clean bill of health.
Ask yourself this question... if you did manage somehow to flout our quaratine laws on entry in to the uk and your parrot un be known to you was carrying a deadly virus harmful to your self and other beloved pets. How would you live with the knowledge that your selfishness caused possibly uneccessary suffering to all who came in contact with your bird? 30 days will soon pass and you can rest easy in the knowledge at the end of her quarantine that she has herself been given a clean bill of health.
2007-12-07 09:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by nuttyred x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No absolutely NOT. All animals of whatever species have to be quarantined in a licensed facility if they are brought into the UK from outside UK/Ireland. The length of quarantine depends on the species.
The only exception to this are dogs coming from a specific list of countries that have been vaccinated against rabies, are microchipped and have their own pet-passport and have been certified by a vet within the previous 24 hours to have been treated for fleas/ticks.
2007-12-06 02:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by JA12 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
Quarantine is just that, quarantine designed specially for your pet.
If you have the pet "quarantined" at home, it's not a true quarantine. Even though you would not be affected by a bird-specific virus, you may be a carrier and spread it to others.
Quarantine will need to be in a paid quarantine site or a "kennel" for birds of your choosing. You can observe your pet and see that they're taken care of if that's an issue for you.
Quarantined pets may be quarantined, but they are well cared for by staff. You may want to check with immigration to see if there's any well-recommended places or sites close to where you'll be residing. If you believe a pet is being mistreated, you can have it moved, but I believe they'd have to start another 30 day observation.
They will need to observe your pet and take notes to see if it has any diseases or exhibits any strange behavior. They may also have to take samples of skin, feathers, or bathe your pet. They need to be absolutely certain that there are no diseases or bacteria that may devastate the avian population.
Good luck!
2007-12-06 01:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Krissy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cant you get a friend or relative to look after the bird whilst you are in the UK?
I'm assuming you're not emigrating
2007-12-06 01:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't.They are kept in quarantine where trained professionals look out for infections and deseases that could put our own bird population under threat.
2007-12-06 01:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by DARREN A 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you break the law be careful the parrot does not talk to the police
2007-12-06 05:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have kept a bird imprisoned for 30 years already. Is 30 days really going to bother it?
2007-12-06 01:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mr humphry 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO VISIT HIM IN QUARANTINE.
I KNOW DOGS CAN BE VISITED. YOU MUST KEEP TO THE RULES
2007-12-08 14:46:31 · answer #10 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋