Paragraph 7

If laying hens have access to open runs—

(a)

there shall 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; in any case, a total opening of 2 m shall be available per group of 1,000 hens; and

(b)

the open runs shall 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, appropriate drinking troughs.