Chickens playing in rabbit poop?

[sobek94]

Is it unhealthy for our chickens to lay in, dust bathe in, and scratch around the area under our rabbit hutches? They spend a majority of their time under there even though they have a whole yard and garden to destroy.

 

[linuxman]

Actually, this is probably really good. They will eat the feed that the rabbits spill, and 'fluff up' the rabbit poo, helping it compost. I know many people who keep their rabbits above their chickens for the winter, and it is a great arrangement all around.

 

[sobek94]

Thank you! It just seemed...gross and I wasn't sure if there was any thing I should worry about