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Avian flu in the Balearics: Compulsory housing in 14 municipalities – is the measure sensible?

Why Mallorca Poultry Is Kept Indoors

Mallorca’s poultry housing rule aims to prevent avian flu by stopping contact between domestic flocks and wild birds.

Published: April 22, 2026
Avian flu in the Balearics: Compulsory housing in 14 municipalities – is the measure sensible?

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Why are poultry keepers in Mallorca being told to keep birds indoors?

The main reason is to lower the chance of avian flu reaching domestic flocks through contact with wild birds. Authorities want to reduce the risk before cases appear, especially in areas where wild birds and backyard poultry are close together. The measure is meant as prevention rather than a response to a confirmed outbreak in every location.

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