Permission to shorten the tips of the beaks of laying hens and productive poultry Issue
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzAccording to the Animal Welfare Act, a permit from the competent authority is required to shorten the beak tip of poultry. This is done at the request of the livestock owner and is limited in time.
In principle, however, beak shortening should be avoided, as the beak is considered to be very sensitive and the shortening can also lead to the formation of poultry tails.