Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors

Closes 12 Jul 2024

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Section 1: You and Your business

The species covered by this call for evidence are pheasants, partridges and quail, either home-bred or imported, and reared under farm conditions, whether or not for subsequent release.

We invite anyone involved in the sector to contribute to this Call for Evidence in order to help us expand our understanding of your industry and frame a future consultation in such a way that it asks the right questions.

Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes

Gamebirds: Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes (www.gov.scot)

Please select from the following options that best describes your reason for taking part in this consultation (Please select all relevant options).
Q1 b). If you have answered question 1 a), please specify the species and number of gamebird(s)/quail you breed and/or rear?
Q2 a). What is the size of your business?
Q2 b). If you source gamebirds or quail (including hatching eggs), do you source them from the UK or do you import them from another country?
Q2 c). Do you source as eggs, day old chicks or young birds (8 weeks)? Please select: