We've moved our rabbit set up into the chicken run. I have a tray underneath my hutch that collects poop that I use in the garden. I've noticed that many of my birds peck at the rabbit poo, what I assume might be out of curiosity, but some have eaten it. Is this harmful? I know rabbits can eat their droppings again in order to better absorb nutrients from any undigested food matter, so does this mean the chickens can/are picking out the parts of the poo that are still edible?
I'm worried about the possible transmission of bacteria, worms, etc. None of my animals are ill, and they're all healthy. No bugs or worms. But they're eating poop, that made me kind of squeamish and pushed me to seek out other's opinions. Am I overreacting, or should I find some what to cut off their access to the poo poo platter? (I can easily add some wire around the bottom of the hutch if it turns out it is a problem.)
I'm worried about the possible transmission of bacteria, worms, etc. None of my animals are ill, and they're all healthy. No bugs or worms. But they're eating poop, that made me kind of squeamish and pushed me to seek out other's opinions. Am I overreacting, or should I find some what to cut off their access to the poo poo platter? (I can easily add some wire around the bottom of the hutch if it turns out it is a problem.)
