Barns & Percheries |
Birds kept in percheries or barns are kept indoors,
but not in cages. Perches and laying nest boxes
are provided. |
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A flock density of around 15 birds per square
metre is common in the UK and is the optimum needed
to maintain the ideal temperature of 21°C.
Voluntary codes of practise introduced by the
British Egg Industry Council, and the RSPCA's
Freedom Foods implement these standards for both
free-range and barn systems. |
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EU regulations permit 25 birds per square metre
with 15cm length of perch per bird. |
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