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