# The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987, Paragraph 8


The flock or group of laying hens shall be thoroughly inspected at least once a day and for this purpose a source of light shall be available which is strong enough for each bird to be seen clearly and, if need be, thoroughly inspected.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2020/schedule/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-battery-hens-regulations-1987/schedule/paragraph-8
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