36Requirements for poultry

36 Requirements for poultry

(1)  In this regulation –

broiler birds means poultry that have been bred for the purpose of being slaughtered for meat;

spent birds means poultry that –

(a) have been bred for the purpose of laying eggs; and

(b) are no longer considered a commercially viable producer of eggs.

(2)  Subject to this regulation, when transporting poultry that is aged 5 days or more, other than spent birds –

(a) the journey time must not exceed 24 hours; and

(b) the maximum time off water is 24 hours; and

(c) the minimum spell duration is 24 hours.

(3)  The owner of a poultry bird aged 5 days or more, other than a spent bird or a broiler bird, must ensure that, within the period of 12 hours before commencing a journey, the bird is provided with adequate food containing sufficient nutrients to ensure the bird's good health and vitality.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  The driver of a vehicle being used to transport poultry in a container must ensure that any bird that is aged 5 days or more being transported, in a container, for 24 hours or more is provided with shelter during the journey.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(5)  The driver of a vehicle transporting poultry that is less than 5 days old must take all measures reasonable in the circumstances to minimise the risk of harm to any bird from cold stress or heat stress during the journey.

Penalty:  In the case of –