The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987

1. Introductory Text

2. 1. Title, extent, commencement and interpretation

3. 2. Requirements as to battery cages

4. 3. Offences

5. 4. Disapplication of intensive units regulations

6. Signature

7. 1. SCHEDULE

      FURTHER REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING LAYING HENS KEPT IN BATTERY CAGES

      1. 1. Battery cages shall be designed, constructed and maintained in such...

      2. 2. The design and size of the cage opening shall be...

      3. 3. The cages shall be suitably equipped and maintained to prevent...

      4. 4. All laying hens shall have access to adequate, nutritious and...

      5. 5. Insulation and ventilation of the building in which laying hens...

      6. 6. In the case of artificial lighting, the laying hens shall...

      7. 7. The laying hens shall be cared for by a sufficient...

      8. 8. The flock or group of laying hens shall be thoroughly...

      9. 9. More than three tiers of cages shall not be used...

      10. 10. Where laying hens do not appear to be in good...

      11. 11. All automatic and mechanical equipment essential for the health and...

      12. 12. Every time all the cages housed together are emptied they...

8. Explanatory Note