loumabel Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have bought some white maggots as a special treat for my girls and I had read that they are good for them and digestive health. I have given them a few hand fulls and they have gone berserk for them!!! I have never given them maggots before so I am not sure how many they can have. I have put the rest of the tub in the fridge and I was wondering if any of you know how long I can keep them for as it is a pretty big tub and is it ok to give some to the wild birds on the bird table? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So long as you keep them cold they'll last for a few days. I'd restrict their intake a bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Our girls absolutely love them too! It is so funny to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mine prefer live mealworms, but they are smaller bird, so it's probably that maggots are a bit big for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If one of my girls is off colour, I find a handful of maggots is the best way to get them perky again. They are a good source of protein so great for moulting girls too. Also useful for an impacted crop (or is that a myth)? I restrict them to a handful or two a day as a treat between 9 hens (more for solitary poorlies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 They are a good source of protein so great for moulting girls too. Also useful for an impacted crop (or is that a myth)? Not at all, when combined with oil and a thrice daily crop massage, they can help to clear a blockage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
