Hi Olivia, First off NO CEDAR. Hay is OK except it mats and gets messy. Pine shavings are better. Reading your list of animals chickens should fit in without any problems. The only thing I would suggest is that the children should be taught to defend themselves from the RIRs. Although the goats are probably safe children are at risk. RIRs are direct decedents of Dinosaurs, the kind with teeth.
Ol' George
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "Olivia" <msdollymc@...> wrote:
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> Hi, just joined the group and am so glad I found you all. I am in Southwest Mississippi. We raise boer goats, nigerian dwarfs and starting with chickens.
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> I have a couple of Australorps from last year and really enjoyed them and their eggs. Now have young 2 Road Island reds, 2 buff orps., 1 black sex link, and a barred rock about to start laying. Also, have 23 Americaunas that I am raising. (They are primarily for children to enjoy the colored eggs). Not sure which I like best, just enjoying the experience.
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> We are close to completing a 7x8 hen house with 8 exterior nest boxes and storage. I am trying to decide on nesting and beding materials. I can use cedar shavings, pine chips, or hay. In your experience which would be the better? Any advise appreciated.
> Olivia McCullough
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