Gamebird and quail sectors - phasing out the use of cages: call for evidence
We would like to hear the views of stakeholders on how the current systems can be improved to enhance the welfare of the birds kept. The Scottish Government seeks to expand its understanding of the gamebird industry and has taken the opportunity to include quail egg and meat production in Scotland.
Section 1 - You and Your Business
Q1. a) Please select from the following options that which best describes your reason for taking part in this consultation (Please select all relevant options).
Gamebird and Quail sectors:
Breeder
Pullet rearer
Quail Egg producer
Quail Meat producer
Gamebird egg producer
Trade body
Other
If selecting "Other" - please specify your reason for taking part in this consultation [i.e. keeper of laying hens, consumer, veterinary advisor]:
Q1. b) If you answered yes to the previous question, please specify the species and number of gamebird(s)/quail you breed and/or rear?
Q2. Size of business –
a) Area of land/buildings used for gamebird or quail enterprise?
Hectares = Building m2 =
b) If you release gamebirds, what number of each species do you release each season?
c) If you source gamebirds or quail (including hatching eggs), do you source them from the UK or do you import them from another country?
If yes, please select:
* UK suppliers / EU suppliers / Both / Other (please specify)
i. What species do you source? / How many birds do you source per year? / What is the value of this?
ii. Do you source as eggs, day old chicks or young birds (8 weeks)?
Please select:
Eggs
Day old chicks
Young birds (8 weeks)
ii. If you import, please indicate which country you import from.
iii. If you import, are you aware of the accommodation used for breeding birds in the premises of origin? Please specify for each species you import.
Contact
Email: AnimalHealthWelfare@gov.scot
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