A recent study published in The Journal of Applied Poultry Research sought to determine the best stocking density for free range layer flocks. Although there is no standard stocking density for free range layers, the researchers set out to identify if the common 1-1.5 square foot space per bird affected the spread of microbes to hens and their eggs.
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