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Free-range chickens

Red shaver chickens behind a fence

Humans raise chickens for meat and egg production. In Aotearoa New Zealand, poultry farmers and egg producers must comply with the Animal Products Act 1999, Animal Welfare Act 1999 and Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997.

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