Report No. 269

Transportation and House-keeping of Egg-laying hens (layers) and Broiler Chickens

Contents
	Table of Contents
Chapter I	Introduction
Chapter II	Constitutional and Legal Framework governing housekeeping and Transport of poultry in India
A.	Constitution
B.	Statutes
	State Laws
C.	Legal provisions regulating the transport of animals
D.	International Obligations and globally recognized poultry rights
E.	Supreme Court judgments dealing with Animal Welfare
F.	High Court judgments dealing with Animal Welfare
Chapter III	House-keeping of Layers and Broilers
A.	Layers
a.	Practices in European Union and other countries
b.	Regulations on Layer Hens
B.	Broilers
a.	Legal Framework Governing Broiler Chickens
b.	Recommendations on Broiler Chickens
Chapter IV	Review of Punishments in PCA Act
Chapter V	Summary of Recommendations
Annexure I	The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2017
1.	Short title and commencement
2.	Definitions
3,4.	Application of rules and Registration
5.	Powers of Board to issue guidelines
6.	Responsibility of company engaged in poultry farming
7.	Power to authorise inspection
8.	Requirement of Space Allowance
9.	Stocking Density in Poultry Farm
10.	Maintenance records of space allowance
11 amd 12.	Number of nest boxes and Floor substrate in nest boxe
13.	Perches
14.	Design of perches
15.	Litter
16.	Euthanasia of Male Chicks
17.	Veterinary Care
Annexure II	The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Broiler Chicken) Rules, 2017
1.	Short title and commencement
2.	Definitions
3,4.	Application of rules and Registration
5.	Powers of Board or State Board to issue guidelines
6.	Responsibility of company engaged in chicken farming
7.	Power to authorise inspection
8.	Requirement of Space Allowance
9.	Stocking Density in Chicken Farm
10.	Maintenance Records of space allowance
11.	Feed
12.	Preventing contact with toxic substances in buildings
13.	Design of floors
14.	Litter
15.	Period of lighting
16.	Stimulating environment
17.	Disposal of Chickens
18.	Veterinary Care
Annexure III	Summary of the Representations/Responses