Supporters Rally at B.C. Ostrich Farm Over 400-Bird Cull

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:21 pm

At a British Columbia ostrich facility facing a mandated cull of 400 birds, about 40 supporters have gathered. Their presence anticipates a showdown with authorities amid growing community outrage over the controversial decision.

nationalpost.com / Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as federal food agency confirms cull of flock

A Federal Court ruling has rejected the farm's bid to prevent the killings, which were ordered after an outbreak of avian flu

cbc.ca / Protesters gather at B.C. farm as ostriches set to be killed over bird flu fears

Universal Ostrich lost its court case seeking to overturn a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

globalnews.ca / Supporters urged to ‘surround’ B.C. farm where 400 ostriches ordrered culled

The operators of a B.C. ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a possible showdown with authorities.

thestar.com / Owner urges supporters to 'surround' B.C. ostrich farm as cull of 400 birds looms

EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family operating the British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a possible showdown with federal authorities.

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