Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00474:reg:4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00474
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4
Character Range: 1601–2175

4  Definitions
  In this instrument:
egg means an egg laid by a hen.
free range egg has the meaning given by section 7.
hen means a female domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
laying cycle for a group of hens means the period during which the hens are kept together, are managed in the same way and are able to lay eggs.
packaging for eggs means anything that completely or partly encloses, contains or packs the eggs.
stocking density for hens means the maximum number of hens per hectare that have access to an outdoor range on any day during the laying cycle.