Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997

Part II Additional requirements for the transport of poultry and domestic birds and domestic rabbits

Lifting of poultry and domestic birds

6.  Poultry and domestic birds shall not be lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail except for—

(a) ducks which may be lifted or carried by the neck; and

(b) geese which may be lifted or carried by the base of both wings.

Tying of poultry and domestic birds

7.  Poultry and domestic birds shall not be tied by the neck, leg or wing.

Segregation of rabbits

8.  Rabbits shall not be carried in the same undivided pen, receptacle, vehicle or rail wagon as an animal of any other species.

Segregation of poultry and domestic birds

9.—(1) Poultry and domestic birds shall be segregated according to species and sex, except that—

(a) female poultry and domestic birds may be transported with their broods;

(b) male and female chicks may be transported together; and

(c) male and female poultry and domestic birds which are familiar with one another may travel together.

(2) Chicks shall be segregated from all other poultry and domestic birds except that they may travel with their mother or other chicks.

(3) Poultry and domestic birds shall not be transported in proximity to any animal which is likely to be hostile to them or the presence of which is likely to cause them unnecessary suffering or distress.