AJuff Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Help!! I read a while back about slugs with small white mites running about on them that someone's hens wouldn't go near. Delia my Brown Nick has a passion for slugs and will eat every one she finds despite the size or colour of them. Today though she ate two huge slugs before I could stop her, they were crawling with horrible tiny white mites. Will she be OK? Do I need to take any action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 The white mites on the slug are a parasite specific to slugs, they won't harm your chicken. Bit of extra protein that's all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanks for that, I'll sleep soundly tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Hiya, I read that too, I think they are only dangerous if humans eat them (not like you would want to ) Your girls will be fine! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Slugs are our girls fav food. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
