Directory: Animals: Poultry: Welfare of Layer Hens   Welfare of Layer Hens In NZ, hens are kept under conditions ranging from confinement in cages to free-ranging hens with access to outdoor runs or pasture. MAF is very concerned about the inability of confined hens to display normal patterns of behavior.   Source: Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry URL: www.biosecurity.govt.nz/animal-welfare/codes/layer-hens/index.htm Current Weather Warnings | Bookmark this page | Our Philosophy This page was last updated on 03 Jan 2010 All content and images copyright © 2010 Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand. Copyright of linked pages is retained by their owners. Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand is unable to give any assurance regarding the accuracy of this information.