Pill Bugs

[California Girls]

Hello, I need some help, I have a bunch of pill bugs that have found there way into my raised bed garden, however I don't want them there. Is it safe to feed to my ladies?

 

[FlashPointFarm]

I've never heard of them, hmm. Do you have a picture of one? You've sparked my curiosity!

 

[lil'chicken]

Also known as rollie pollies (sp?)

 

[California Girls]

Yes, rollie pollies, pill bugs, sow bugs, all the same. You see them mostly on dried up cat or dog feces. YUCK!

 

[breezy]

My girlies will knock you down and beat the snot out of you if they think your withholding a pill bug. I say feed the chooks as many as you can

 

[hencackle]

Some of my chickens eat them, some don't.

 

[California Girls]

Thanks!
They'll be getting them hand delivered tomorrow!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

They are high in calcium. They aren't really bugs but, land crustaceans.
They live in damp areas due to having gills.

They are fine if your birds like them. Think of them as small, cheap shrimp.