How much space is needed for meat birds??

[lindsay297]

I am thinking of getting some meat birds and would like to know the recommended space for them. I have layers and know that there are differences. They will not be free ranged if this makes a difference. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[bigredfeather]

I give mine 1 1/2 to 2 sqft each.

 

[Lexiluke]

While mine are still in a brooder, I made a tractor that is 1 1/2 sf and I will have a storm fence up that they can range in during the day that will be about 10 sf/bird.