basic questions from a newbie

[mtchickens]

Would it be wise to put chicken wire around my fence if i let them out or would they stick pretty close to the coop? I hear that sawdust isnt a good flooring material because if they eat it it will get caught and they will choke so are wood shavings the best answer? How many nesting boxes should i have for 6 or 8 hens? thanks for the help

 

[ChickyLaura]

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The chicken wire depends on the type of fencing you have, and the predators you may have in the area.

I use wood shavings, but I'm not sure if the sawdust would be OK for chickens or not.

You could probably get away with one nest box, two would be plenty.

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