Free-range eggs—Act, dict, def free-range eggs
7 Free-range eggs—Act, dict, def free-range eggs
The following conditions are prescribed for keeping hens that lay free-range eggs:
the hens have meaningful and regular access to an outdoor range during daylight hours during the laying cycle; and
the hens have the ability to roam and forage on the outdoor range; and
a stocking density of 10 000 hens or less is complied with.
However, the requirements under subsection (1) do not apply if hens are prevented from accessing an outdoor range for 1 or more of the following reasons:
the hens are undergoing nest box training;
risk to the health or safety of the hens caused by weather conditions;
exposure to predators;
the hens are being given medical treatment;
exceptional circumstances posing significant risk to the health or safety of the hens.
For subsection (2), the total period of time for which access to the outdoor range is prevented must not be unreasonable.
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