Do chickens eat ants or do they avoid them?

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I just got my first two pullets and they don't touch them. I watched a few running all over the side of the run and they didn't even peck at it. They will crazily chase a fly though, so I don't know what the deal is. From what I've read, some love them, some don't bother.
 
GranolaLight said:
I just got my first two pullets and they don't touch them. I watched a few running all over the side of the run and they didn't even peck at it. They will crazily chase a fly though, so I don't know what the deal is. From what I've read, some love them, some don't bother.
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Update: When my hens started laying, they started gobbling up every creature that would fit in their beaks. Ants included.
 

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