Complex housing offers varied stimulating conditions. The aim is to enhance cognitive and physical development, as well as overall wellbeing and social interaction benefits.

The bill specifically bans the use of battery cages, enriched cages, and colony cages. By allowing these animals the freedom to move around in their enclosures, HB 7456 would provide the same level of ...

In January 2012, a European directive was passed which prohibited the use of conventional battery cages for laying hens and introduced replacement enriched cages. This had a major impact on chicken ...

The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production. Views are being sought on the phasing out of "enriched cages", which offer ...