Are pigeons allowed to be fed?

Verified 11 July 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Prefectural orders may prohibit feeding wild or stray animals, including pigeons.

The purpose of this ban is to avoid the risk of unsanitary conditions or discomfort for the neighborhood.

This prohibition is also intended to prevent the transmission of diseases between wild animals and pets and pets or between wild animals and humans.

This prohibition is often set out in a departmental health regulations.

You can consult it on the website of your prefecture or ARS: titleContent.

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