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 ...

There are more than 1.1 million chickens in Scotland kept in “enriched cages” Scotland could become the first part of the UK to ban egg companies from keeping their chickens in cages.

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 ...