Age
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Minimum Square Footage
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Chickens
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Under 12 weeks
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No limit
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12 to 20 weeks
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1 square foot per bird
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Over 20 weeks of age
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1 1/2 square feet per bird
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Turkeys
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0 to 8 weeks (in litter)
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3/4 square foot per bird
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0 to 8 weeks (with wire floor)
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4/10 square foot per bird
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8 to 10 weeks
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1 square foot per bird
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10 to 15 weeks
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2 square feet per bird
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15 to 25 weeks
Breeders
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3 square feet per bird
4 1/2 square feet per bird
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Ducks
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0 to 1 week
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1/3 square foot per duckling
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1 to 2 weeks
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1/2 square foot per bird
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2 to 3 weeks
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3/4 square foot per bird
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3 to 4 weeks
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1 square foot per bird
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4 to 5 weeks
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1 1/4 square feet per bird
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5 to 6 weeks
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1 1/2 square feet per bird
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Mature birds
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3 square feet per bird
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