Reading through the web site, reminded me of something i do not agree with. A neighbour of mine who is a control freak has two little birds kept in seperate small (very in my opinion) cages and when weather permits hangs these 2 cages outside his window high up, and these little birds sing their hearts out, and it upsets me and others. Any help to find out what birds it's illegal to keep in captivety, and if not illegal for this breed the minium standards applied to size of cage for eg, would be most appreciated. Unfortunately i don't know the breed but am determined to find out as this is so wrong.Suggestions welcomed there must be lots of incidents like this, including protected species being kept captive, hawks spring to mind.
All the animals have so much to teach us if we will only listen with an open mind
Hi starshine, I know that hawks can only be kept under license, as for caged birds the best people to ask are the
RSPCA they can tell you.
Unfortunately there is probably little that can be done. It is unlikely they are a prohibited species, unless they are a native UK bird. You can get a list of CITES listed birds here - http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3648
Finches are the smallest bird commonly kept, and the mimimum recommended cage size for them is 18" x 30" x 18" but I'm not sure if this would be something that is written as a requirement in the law.
Millie & Fly the Border Collies
Don't know anything about the rules/laws over this, but its so sad. We go to Spain now & then, and there it is quite common to hear caged birds singing on the balconies of the locals, they don't see anything wrong in it. It seems very cruel to me.