# The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 7: De-toeing of domestic fowl and turkeys


The procedure may not be carried out on a bird that is aged 3 days or over unless a veterinary surgeon considers that it is necessary that it be carried out.
An anaesthetic must be administered where the bird is aged 3 days or over.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/1029/schedule/4/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mutilations-permitted-procedures-wales-regulations-2007/schedule-4/paragraph-7
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