In this study available survey data from Flemish citizens, collected by the researchers during the period 2000–2006, in different waves and with different purposes, are explored in order to gain insights in the societal concern and perception of space allowance as an animal welfare issue. It was found that found that the societal concern of both stocking density and pen size is imperative within the full picture of farm animal welfare. In comparison with other animal welfare related aspects, both stocking density and pen size rank high in terms of perceived importance and receive relatively low evaluative belief scores. The perceived importance for group size is considerably lower as compared to stocking density and pen size, and citizen judgments are milder towards this aspect.

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