Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I have just been outside and have sprinkled salt on 46 slugs on the lawn. Most of them had little white patches on their rear ends. I've never noticed this before. Anyone any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 eugh no, dont know what the white bit is, our girls eat slugs but I think that many would probably put them off a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 They were whoppers, some black, some orange. Too big for my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Wow! My girls just fling the big ones around for a bit until they goop apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I was doing a similar job at 8 o clock this morning - except I took the scissors to them I must have snipped at least 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 my chooks only eat the tiny slugs, they leave the bigger ones unfortunately. i pour salt over them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 get those scissors out and your girls will be much more interested (yuck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Ooooh, this is making me feel quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Don't think I could snip a slug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prongs Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Eugh, this makes me feel queasy! I couldn't cut a slug up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 kind of wish I hadnt read this... but I also wish I had the courage to snip the little beasts up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 When they've eaten all the veggie plants you've been nurturing, 'tis quite easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 gross, but pleasantly satisfying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 i was outside putting the chickens away, when i saw snails and slugs everywhere, so i scooped them into a big pile and poured salt all over them, like a big slimy slug and snail stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 ewwwwww! This is a very icky thread . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 There was a whopper outside the front door this evening.....I only just missed standing on it. They make my legs go to jelly. He has had the salt treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 its the 6 inch slugs that I worry about not too sure about the 6ft ones either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 , i get loads of slugs in the chicken run every night when the chickens have gone to sleep. EEWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
