The Netherlands, 12 other EU lands ticked off over battery hens

Thursday 26 January 2012

The Netherlands is one of 13 EU countries which has been ticked off by the European Commission for not banning traditional battery cages for hens from the beginning of this year.

Countries were given 12 years to eradicate the small battery cages and replace them with larger ones with a nest, straw and a perch.

Brussels says it is important all countries meet the new rules, not only out of animal welfare concerns, but to prevent unfair competition between factory farmers.

© DutchNews.nl

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