crickets loose in coop!

[Rykerrrr]

So this afternoon I was putting crickets in a container for another pet I have when I couldn’t get all of the crickets out of the box. I took the box to my chickens and dumped the remaining crickets out there, (no more than 30), threw the box away then came back to see they had all scattered before my chickens got to them. Do I need to worry about them breeding or chewing on my chickens? (They aren’t any bigger than a quarter.)

 

[sweaterthebroodyrooster]

I wouldn't worry. Your chickens will find them and eat them, and then they will start to leave your coop. Crickets can't harm your birds. If they do start breeding they will just be a snack for the chickens and wild birds. I hope this helps

 

[Swbertrand1]

You now have VERY happy chickens!

 

[John Kechejian]

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[John Kechejian]

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[B-Goock]

Crickets are like chicken candy with great protein. You'll be surprised what all they will eat.
Snakes, toads, frogs, mice, every sort of bug, and I even had one that would actively hunt fish alongside the pond.

 

[John Kechejian]

Crickets are like chicken candy with great protein. You'll be surprised what all they will eat.
Snakes, toads, frogs, mice, every sort of bug, and I even had one that would actively hunt fish alongside the pond.

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