N.J. Admin. Code § 2:8-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:8-4.3 - Watering

(a) Each bird shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering poultry set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a flock or group of birds.

1. Each bird must have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the bird's physiologic needs.

2. During induced molting of poultry, sufficient water shall be available to satisfy the maintenance requirements of each bird.

(b) Exceptions to watering requirements are as follows:

1. Day-old poultry may be transported without water, provided said poultry are delivered within 72 hours of hatching, and water is provided immediately following unloading.

2. Birds may be transported without water in compliance with the United States Postal Regulations 39 C.F.R. § 111.5. (US Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual, § C022 Perishables; Subsection 3.1, Day-old poultry, Subsection 3.3 Adult fowl, Subsection 3.4 Adult Chickens.)

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