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Welfare of laying hens and pullets: guidance

Last updated: 22 November 2023 - see all updates
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Part of: Economy, Farming and rural
ISBN: 9781839609329

Guidance about the needs of laying hens and pullets and how to meet these needs in accordance with good practice.

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1. Note also that a person ("person A") is to be regarded as responsible for a laying hen for which a person who is under 16 years of age, of whom person A has actual care and control, is responsible.

2. The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2010

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Email: animal_health_welfare@gov.scot

First published: 21 August 2020
Last updated: 22 November 2023 - show all updates
All updates: 22 November 2023
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