reg 18
In forceLaying hens to have access to areas for scratching or foraging
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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