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Regulation 5
1. All non-cage systems of production for keeping laying hens must comply with the requirements of this Schedule.E+W
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
2. All systems must be equipped in such a way that all laying hens have—E+W
(a)linear feeders providing at least 10cm per bird or circular feeders providing at least 4cm per bird;
(b)continuous drinking troughs providing at least 2.5 cm per hen or circular drinking troughs providing at least 1 cm per hen;
(c)at least one nest for every seven hens and, if group nests are used, there must be at least 1 m2 of nest space for a maximum of 120 hens;
(d)perches without sharp edges and providing at least 15 cm per hen, which must not be mounted above the litter, and the horizontal distance between perches must be at least 30 cm and the horizontal distance between the perch and the wall must be at least 20 cm; and
(e)at least 250 cm2 of littered area per hen, the litter occupying at least one third of the ground surface.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
3. Where a system is equipped with nipple drinkers or cups, there must be at least one nipple drinker or cup for every 10 hens.E+W
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
4. Where a system has drinking points plumbed in, at least two cups or two nipple drinkers must be within reach of each hen.E+W
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
5. The floors of installations must be constructed so as to support each of the forward-facing claws of each bird’s foot.E+W
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
6. If systems are used where the laying hens can move freely between different levels—E+W
(a)there must be no more than four levels;
(b)the headroom between the levels must be at least 45 cm;
(c)the drinking and feeding facilities must be distributed in such a way as to provide equal access for all hens; and
(d)the levels must be so arranged as to prevent droppings falling on the levels below.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
7. If laying hens have access to open runs —E+W
(a)there must be several popholes giving direct access to the outer area, at least 35 cm high and 40 cm wide, and extending along the entire length of the building; and in any case, a total opening of 2 m must be available per group of 1,000 hens; and
(b)the open runs must be—
(i)of an area appropriate to the stocking density and to the nature of the ground, in order to prevent any contamination; and
(ii)equipped with shelter from adverse weather conditions and predators and, if necessary, drinking troughs.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
8. Subject to paragraph (9), the stocking density must not exceed nine laying hens per m2 of usable area.E+W
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
9. Where on 3 August 1999 the establishment applied a system where the usable area corresponded to the available ground surface, and the establishment was still applying this system on 25 June 2002, a stocking density of not more than 12 hens per m2 is authorised until 31 December 2011.E+W
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 24.10.2007, see reg. 1
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