How much space do Cornish cross need? And how long in the brooder?

[CuriousBeaks]

I was wondering how much space Cornish cross chickens need in a Saladin style tractor. Also, how much space do they need in the brooder? And how long would they be in the brooder for before movin to the tractor?

 

[CuriousBeaks]

They would probably be slaughtered at 8-10 weeks old.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I /think/ 2.5 sq. Feet.

BUT the more space you provide per bird, the less you'll have to clean and the less it will smell between cleanings

 

[iwltfum]

I think salatin runs them really dense (1.5ish?), but moves the pens twice a day for the last few weeks. I only have the time to move my pens once a day and I've found that density to be really efficient at around 2 or 2.25 sqft per bird. I would run them at a greatly reduced density (maybe 3-4sqft per bird) if you have never managed these types of pens before because at full density they can be a bit touchy and you really have to have your system down.