The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 No. 2078

SCHEDULE 2 E+W Additional conditions that apply to the keeping of laying hens in non-cage systems

6.  If systems are used where the laying hens can move freely between different levels— E+W

(a) there must be no more than four levels;

(b) the headroom between the levels must be at least 45 cm;

(c) the drinking and feeding facilities must be distributed in such a way as to provide equal access for all hens; and

(d) the levels must be so arranged as to prevent droppings falling on the levels below.