SCHEDULE 3Requirements for Animals Awaiting Slaughter or Killing

Part VAdditional Requirements for Birds

Birds awaiting slaughter or killing at place of purchase16

The occupier or person in charge of any premises at which birds are offered or exposed for sale prior to being slaughtered or killed there shall ensure that, on arrival at the premises, the birds are forthwith—

a

placed in accommodation in which they are able, without difficulty, to stand upright, turn round and stretch their wings; and

b

provided with a sufficient supply of wholesome food and clean drinking water.