Guest Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi all, we' been feeding slugs and snails to the girls when we find them. Anyone know the protein value? We've also given them some tined sweetcorn as a treat in the evening (hand fed for taming). Anyone know how much is too much? Would dried mealworms be better? How about sultanas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not sure about protein value but they certainly don't do any harm! We found about 30 snails under a bucket the other day. I tipped them onto the patio and smashed them all for the girls. They had a field day! There were bits of snail flying everywhere Next day we had a few squitty poos and a magnificent 104g egg from Pom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Couldnt tell you about the protien value of slugs but im sure they are full of it I would have thought that 1 small tin of sweetcorn in water would be ok to feed about 3 times a week, mealworms and sultanas are good treats too. I dont tend to give mine treats every night, maybe 4 nights a week & they get a variety then - sweetcorn, mealworms, cucumber, strawberry tops etc The girls each seem to have a favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I give mine 1 small tin of sweetcorn between eight of hem each evening or at least every time they free range...to lure them back into the Eglu. Don't forget to worm them regularly if you are feeding them slugs, as they are a host for the little bu**ers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 According to 'tinterweb....the protein value of molluscs is approx 24% so I suppose you'd have to weigh them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not on the scales in my kitchen thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not on the scales in my kitchen thanks! Nor mine. Yuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'll just trust that they know how many to eat themselves! They certainly didn't eat all 30 that I squashed for them (about 5 left over). Had to hose off the patio before all the squashed snails dried in the sun!! Snail entrails seem to be very sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Snail entrails seem to be very sticky. Thanks Snowy, i've gone right off my pasta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Snail entrails seem to be very sticky. I use dried mealworms, as they are just easier than sweetcorn - no preparation needed. I'm afraid my 'gardening' fleece now has a permanent collection of dried worm in the pocket! I only use them as a bribe, works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You're welcome! Funnily enough, the kids didn't want any tea that evening either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 According to 'tinterweb....the protein value of molluscs is approx 24% so I suppose you'd have to weigh them. Nice information. Mind I hope the wife doent catch me weighing them on the flour scales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 We use around 1 tin of sweetcorn every 3 days between the 3 hens ..... for taming purposes only. They'l quite happily eat it out of my hand, but they wont let me pet them yet. The certainly look up when they hear the kitchen door opening now to see what we have in our hands. Nice infor about the slugs full of worms. I am certain that the breed who sold us our girls said that if we put Cider vinegar in the water all the time its good for them AND it keeps them worm free. Anyone else heard this? What else do you use for worming them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 not relevant to slugs, but my favourite fact of all time is that a mouse contains 30 calories.... (I work for a petfood company, that's how I know!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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