Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ban enriched and colony cages for hens

Open for signatures 82 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe enriched and colony cages are unfair for hens that live in them for their entire lives.
We feel they are inhumane and limit their ability to behave normally, such as running, perching, and dustbathing. We believe that they should therefore be banned, in order to safeguard the welfare of hens.

Timeline

19 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 82
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 19 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.