Petitions/Ban wing clipping for all birds
StatusClosed
Opened3 Jun 2025
Closes3 Dec 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We want the government to ban wing clipping for all birds, including those kept as pets, sold in shops, or used for display. We think the practice causes harm and prevents birds from expressing natural behaviour. We feel a ban could protect bird welfare and uphold ethical animal treatment standards.

We are concerned that wing clipping can cause long-term harm, distress, and deny birds their natural freedom. It’s often done for convenience, not medical reasons. We think there are better alternatives. We want the government to uphold high animal welfare standards and protect birds’ natural rights.

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Constituency engagement ranking

George Freeman
1George Freeman MP
Mid Norfolk
5
Samantha Dixon
2Samantha Dixon MP
Chester North and Neston
3
Baggy Shanker
3Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
2
John Whitby
4John Whitby MP
Derbyshire Dales
2
Dr Rupa Huq
5Dr Rupa Huq MP
Ealing Central and Acton
2
Josh Babarinde
6Josh Babarinde MP
Eastbourne
2
Lisa Smart
7Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
2
Dan Carden
8Dan Carden MP
Liverpool Walton
2
Anna McMorrin
9Anna McMorrin MP
Cardiff North
2
Angela Rayner
10Angela Rayner MP
Ashton-under-Lyne
1
Ban wing clipping for all birds — Petitions