This next section might be a little confusing, we advise you to read this carefully.
The law in the section headed "Article 10 Certificate" does not apply for captive bred Barn Owls when they are not used for sale, reward or commercial display.
Whilst it is usually assumed that Barn Owls in captivity are held legally & bred in captivity, it must be remembered that a keeper can be called upon at any time to prove the birds origin & that it wasn't taken from the wild. (It is always a good practice to get birds registered)
For birds that are not covered by an article 10 certificate & displayed to the public or used commercially for any reason we strongly advice you get the bird registered with DEFRA.
For closed leg rings & microchipping, contact (IBR) The Independent Bird Register.
In any dispute this will help to prove that the birds origin is that of captive bred & not wild. This is the responsibility of good Owl Keeper. (Further details of the above organisations can be found below)
