Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have a problem with slugs in my veggie patch. I also have an occasional problem of hens escaping from the run. I am going to lay out slug pellets, but I was wondering if so called "wild bird safe" slug pellets are safe for chickens as well Anybody with advice would be greatly appreciated. Mr Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 No idea but I wouldn't. Won't the girls eat the slugs for you especially if you let them turn the ground over before planting your veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I use broken egg shells (baked, crushed) scattered over my veg plot - seems to have worked well so far. I have never used slug pellets as always worried about them & the kids, plus the 'poison' washing into the veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I just wouldn't risk it. I use eggshells, but - even though the chooks are banned from the veg patch for obvious reasons - I don't have many slugs or snails these days! I think the risk of a hen eating slug pellets, even 'bird friendly' ones, is just one that I wouldn't want to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
