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Feral Chicken Traps Now Available For Purchase
Feral chicken traps are now available for purchase for $100 each at the Agriculture Service Centre in Devonshire. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the recent announcement by the Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, regarding the range of feral chicken control measures being implemented, the Department... Read more of this article
MP Tucker: ‘Response Is Piecemeal & Reactive’
“After speaking publicly to the feral chicken issue for approximately three years, I was glad to hear in the House that the government is taking steps to address it. However, its response is piecemeal and reactive,” OBA MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker added, “The Government’s plan to sell traps at $100 each and launch an app for... Read more of this article
Minister On Addressing Feral Chicken Problem
A new system will allow residents to report feral chicken activity, the Ministry is hiring two additional contractors and Government will begin a pilot programme allowing selected registered farmers to address feral chickens on their own properties, Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said,... Read more of this article
Public Urged To Help Reduce Feral Chickens
“The unchecked growth of Bermuda’s feral chicken population is a serious issue that affects our farmers, our environment, and even our public health,” stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works & Environment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda urges residents to refrain from feeding or abandoning chickens.... Read more of this article
What Is The Plan To Address Feral Chickens?
“You can call the police to report a person disturbing the peace but when feral roosters are crowing all night, you’re on your own,” Senator Robin Tucker said. The OBA Senator said, “When attempting to report the problem to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources the automated response indicates it doesn’t have the... Read more of this article
Nearly 30,000 Feral Chickens “Removed”
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment said it “would like to remind the public of its feral bird culling programme, which is very active and successfully reducing the feral chicken population to protect public health. “In October over 500 feral chickens were taken, and overall nearly 30,000 have been removed since the program began... Read more of this article
22,500 Feral Chickens Culled Over Past 3 Years
Over 22,500 feral chickens have been culled over the past three years, the Department of Conservation Services said. In their recent statement highlighting National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Dept. said, “In 2014 the Department of Conservation Services culled 7,820 feral chickens island-wide; this compares to 7,332 in 2013. “In... Read more of this article
Island’s Invasive Species In Spotlight This Week
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week [February 22nd to 28th] and, as such, the Department of Conservation Services has highlighted some of Bermuda’s most aggressive invasive species and suggested ways in which members of the public can assist the Department in their removal as they seek to ensure the prosperity of Bermuda’s endemic... Read more of this article
“Pest Bird” Amendment Act Tabled In House
The Protection of Birds Amendment Act was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 13], which seeks to amend the Act to define “pest bird” and expand the powers of the Minister to authorize any person to control or destroy any bird in certain cases. The Act, as tabled in the House, lists the common crow, starling, kiskadee, house sparrow,... Read more of this article
Possible Feral Chicken Market Not Cost Effective
A management plan to control feral chickens examined the possibilities of them as a potential resource, however the conclusion was that it would not be cost effective. The Government said the quality of the meat from feral chickens is low, while the cost of preparation is high, in comparison to what can be purchased in a grocery store. This is due... Read more of this article
MP Terry Lister: Feral Chickens Bill Failed To Fly
Speaking about the Bill passed on Friday, Independent MP Terry Lister said rather than just allow annual licences to shoot feral chickens, he would have liked to see amendments that would have made trapping of feral chickens legal, and also suggested a bounty for captured chickens. “Additionally, there should be a plan to increase the number of... Read more of this article
Over 7,250 Feral Chickens Culled To Date
[Updated w/SPCA response] The Department of Conservation Services has culled over 7,250 feral chickens to date, they said today in response to comments from the SPCA about birds and cats being poisoned due to the chicken culling programme. A statement from the Department said, “While difficult, the management of feral chickens is absolutely necessary.... Read more of this article
