Table 2 Characteristics of bird movement in backyard chicken flocks in Finland

Birds purchased during the last 5 years (n = 177)^A

Yes, from Finland

145

81.9

Yes, abroad

1

0.6

No

31

17.5

How often birds are purchased (n = 174)

Multiple times per year

13

7.5

Once a year

26

14.9

Once every 1–3 years

65

37.4

Once every 4–5 years

43

24.7

Never

27

15.5

Birds sold/given during the last 5 years (n = 178)

Yes

135

75.8

No

43

24.2