GZV Celle

Geflügelzuchtverein Celle und Umgebung von 1898 e.V. is a local association for people who keep or are interested in chickens, pigeons, geese and ducks. Its aims include encouraging the responsible keeping of poultry, preserving rare chicken breeds and sharing practical breeding experience. The club welcomes beginners as well as experienced poultry enthusiasts, offering members guidance on animal care and help with questions that arise in everyday keeping.

The association holds regular monthly meetings in the Celle area, where members can meet and exchange knowledge. It also offers an introductory course in chicken keeping, covering essential basics across three sessions with experienced breeders as speakers. Members can benefit from coordinated vaccination appointments, including support with the required Newcastle disease vaccination. The club’s information also highlights responsibilities such as registering chickens with the veterinary authority and paying the annual contribution to the animal disease fund.

Through its meetings, educational activities and member support, the association helps poultry keepers care for their birds responsibly and enjoy keeping them.