# The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, Paragraph 6: Lifting of birds


Birds shall not be lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail except for—
(a) ducks, which may be lifted or carried by the neck, and
(b) geese, which may be lifted or carried by the base of both wings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1480/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-transport-order-1997/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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