Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 The Tower of London has decided to keep its famous ravens indoors to protect them from bird flu. Special aviaries have been created for the six birds within one of the towers of the fortress on the Thames. Legend has it the Tower of London will collapse and the kingdom will fall if all the ravens leave. The Tower ravens - named Branwen, Hugine, Munin, Gwyllum, Thor and Baldrick - are said to be getting used to their new surroundings. The Tower's Yeoman raven master, Derrick Coyle, said: " Although we don't like having to bring the Tower ravens inside, we believe it is the safest thing to do for their own protection, given the speed that the virus is moving across Europe. " We are taking advice on the vaccinations against avian flu, and in the meantime, we will continue to give our six ravens as much care and attention as they need. " EU farm ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the spread of the virus, which has now reached France. UK ministers said it was still not necessary to lock up Britain's 20m free-range poultry, despite some experts backing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi Jo It is nice to see that they are protecting the ravens. BB Nikki , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > The Tower of London has decided to keep its famous ravens indoors to > protect them from bird flu. > Special aviaries have been created for the six birds within one of > the towers of the fortress on the Thames. > > Legend has it the Tower of London will collapse and the kingdom will > fall if all the ravens leave. > > The Tower ravens - named Branwen, Hugine, Munin, Gwyllum, Thor and > Baldrick - are said to be getting used to their new surroundings. > > The Tower's Yeoman raven master, Derrick Coyle, said: " Although we > don't like having to bring the Tower ravens inside, we believe it is > the safest thing to do for their own protection, given the speed that > the virus is moving across Europe. > > " We are taking advice on the vaccinations against avian flu, and in > the meantime, we will continue to give our six ravens as much care > and attention as they need. " > > EU farm ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the spread of > the virus, which has now reached France. > > UK ministers said it was still not necessary to lock up Britain's 20m > free-range poultry, despite some experts backing it. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I`m ( being a born sceptic ) not entirely convinced that their intentions are totally honourable, the ravens are part of their tourist attraction......... Thr Valley Vegan.............. earthstrm <earthstorm wrote: Hi JoIt is nice to see that they are protecting the ravens. :)BBNikki , "heartwerk" wrote:>> The Tower of London has decided to keep its famous ravens indoors to > protect them from bird flu. > Special aviaries have been created for the six birds within one of > the towers of the fortress on the Thames. > > Legend has it the Tower of London will collapse and the kingdom will > fall if all the ravens leave. > > The Tower ravens - named Branwen, Hugine, Munin, Gwyllum, Thor and > Baldrick - are said to be getting used to their new surroundings. > > The Tower's Yeoman raven master, Derrick Coyle, said: "Although we > don't like having to bring the Tower ravens inside, we believe it is > the safest thing to do for their own protection, given the speed that > the virus is moving across Europe. > > "We are taking advice on the vaccinations against avian flu, and in > the meantime, we will continue to give our six ravens as much care > and attention as they need." > > EU farm ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the spread of > the virus, which has now reached France. > > UK ministers said it was still not necessary to lock up Britain's 20m > free-range poultry, despite some experts backing it.>To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hi Peter Oh I agree, I am sure it was for their own gain. But at least the ravens are protected. BB Nikki , peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: > > I`m ( being a born sceptic ) not entirely convinced that their intentions are totally honourable, the ravens are part of their tourist attraction......... > > Thr Valley Vegan.............. > > > earthstrm <earthstorm wrote: > Hi Jo > > It is nice to see that they are protecting the ravens. > > BB > Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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