Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the sale and release of exotic and native waterbirds
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376 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban all breeding, sale and release of exotic and native water birds. We think birds may be mis-sold by breeders, which could lead to charities having to step in and rescue birds that are put in danger when released in insecure locations with unsuitable conditions by inexperienced owners.
I am a volunteer swan rescuer and I have seen many examples of irresponsible handling of birds and think we need to stop the sale and release of exotic and native waterbirds.
Timeline
| 18 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
376
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
18 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.