Broiler Production Systems: The ideal stocking density?
By Brian D. Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia - The ideal density at which to place broilers during grow-out is an ongoing debate. There is no definitive answer to this question. It is natural to assume that birds will
perform better when given more space. However, it’s not more space but the improved environment that the added space may provide that is important.