How much space does a chicken need to be called 'free range'?

Question

How much space does a chicken need to be called 'free range'?

Answer 1

According to DEFRA, for a bird to be considered free-range, it must “… have had during at least half [it’s] lifetime continuous daytime access to open-air runs, comprising an area mainly covered by vegetation, of not less than:

· 1m² per chicken

Answer 2

typicalll all this means is that it isnt in a cage with wire under its feet.. as such it can still be in a very small cage.. just no wire on the bottom and MUST be on the ground...

I have 4 pet chickens, they are great

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Unusual-Pet...

I have a large shed for them, and about 200 sq foot yard...

Answer 3

Enough to swing a cat ( out of the coup, so that it cannot attack the chickens ..... )