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The British Egg Industry Council welcomed the introduction of an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to mandate biosecurity, which was put in place on 13th December 2024. This precautionary measure was strengthened on 23rd December with a requirement to house poultry flocks in the AIPZ aimed at protecting their health and welfare. This means that the birds will be temporarily kept inside their houses to protect them from the risk of catching bird flu.

Free range eggs and bird flu in the UK

There is information on the site explaining what happens in the event that hens have to be temporarily housed. While free range farmers love to see their hens making the most of the range, sometimes it may be necessary for them to be kept inside on government advice for their wellbeing. You can read about some of the steps that farmers take if government vets say they must house their birds for an extended period of time.

For more information on eggs including nutrition information, recipes and food safety advice visit egginfo.co.uk.