Section 79 in The Transport Of Animals Rules, 1978
79. Poultry other than day-old chicks and turkey poults .-In transport of poultry other than day old chicks and turkey poult by rail road or air-,-
(a)the poultry to be transported shall be healthy and in good condition and shall be examined and certified by a veterinary doctor for freedom from infectious diseases and fitness to undertake the journey;(b)poultry transported in the same container shall be of the same species and of the same age group;(c)poultry shall be properly fed and watered before it is placed in containers for transportation and extra feed and water shall be provided in suitable troughs fixed in the containers;(d)arrangements shall be made for watering and feeding during transportation and during hot weather, watering shall be ensured every six hours;(e)male stock shall not be transported with female stock in the same container.
