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Laying hens to have access to areas for scratching or foraging

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Part 3Cage requirements for commercial poultry production in sheds

18 Laying hens to have access to areas for scratching or foraging

A person responsible for a laying hen must ensure that the laying hen has access to —

(a)

an outdoor area; or

(b)

all of the following —

(i)

substrate that is appropriate for the laying hen;

(ii)

an abrasive device used for shortening the laying hen’s claws;

(iii)

a surface area or flooring that allows the laying hen to forage and scratch.

Penalty: a fine of $15 000.

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Section 18 — Laying hens to have access to areas for scratching or foraging — Animal Welfare (Poultry) Regulations 2024 (Western Australia) — Barrister AI