Paragraph 12 Accommodation

Laying hens must have—

(a)

at least 750cm² of cage area per hen, 600cm² of which shall be usable area; the height of the cage other than that above the usable area shall be at least 20cm at every point and no cage shall have a total area that is less than 2000cm²;

(b)

a nest;

(c)

litter such that pecking and scratching are possible; and

(d)

appropriate perches allowing at least 15cm per hen.