Ban on rearing of live poultry

SINGAPORE - It is now against the law to rear poultry on Pulau Ubin, but some chickens were still found running free in a few backyards on Friday.

Officers from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority rounded up six chickens and a chick during a visit to the island.

They are now trying to get in touch with owner Lim Seng Kwu, to make payment for the poultry.

Another resident, Choo Chee Heng, sold the last two of his feathered friends, which had run away previously.

Said Mr Choo, "If we continue to rear them, we could be fined S$10,000 or jailed for two years."

So will they have to pay the price for missing the deadline?

Source: ChannelNewsAsia

17 June 2005