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Contents
Foreword .................................................................................................................... 1
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative References ........................................................................................... 3
3 Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................ 4
4 General Principles .................................................................................................. 5
5 Overarching Principles of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Chickens ............ 6
6 Minimum Requirements ......................................................................................... 6
6.1 Breeds ........................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Space Requirements ..................................................................................... 7
6.3 Locomotion.................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Flooring and Litter ......................................................................................... 7
6.5 Nesting .......................................................................................................... 7
6.6 Perches ......................................................................................................... 8
6.7 Lighting ......................................................................................................... 8
6.8 Temperature.................................................................................................. 9
6.9 Ventilation ..................................................................................................... 9
6.10 Special Considerations for Multi-tier Systems ............................................... 9
6.11 Environmental Enrichment .......................................................................... 10
6.12 Beak Trimming (Optional) ........................................................................... 10
6.13 Contingency Planning ................................................................................. 10
6.14 Farm Management ...................................................................................... 11
6.15 Harvesting ................................................................................................... 11
6.16 Labeling ...................................................................................................... 12
6.17 Traceability and record keeping .................................................................. 12
Annex A .................................................................................................................... 13
Annex B .................................................................................................................... 14
Bibliography ............................................................................................................. 15
