Pullets eating maggots from fly trap bag. Is this ok?

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I don’t know where to post this and I’m likely overthinking. Our chickens are all contained in a large run and we put one of those fly trap bags inside hanging from the roof. This morning I noticed the bag has a ton of maggots inside and they are somehow getting out of the bag and landing on the floor. My pullets (and one cockerel) are eating the fallen maggots. I’m worried there’s something in the bag that is dangerous for my birds. Especially since we plan on eating the cockerel when he gets a bit larger. Any insight?

This is the product we are using.
RESCUE! Outdoor Disposable Fly Trap, Green, 2 Pack https://a.co/d/6Lsa1vA
 
Their website says it is an ok product around poultry and other animals. Unfortunately I can't really zoom in enough to read the active ingredients, but my gut says the maggots are fine and probably some good protein for the birds! Mine will dig larvae up around the compost bin and mow them down.

Here is the product contact page if you want to dig further. https://www.rescue.com/contact/
 
We use these, I don't think there is any pesticide in the trap, just stinky bait to attract them in. However, if it's full enough that maggots are developing and crawling out, maybe time to replace bag?
 
We use these, I don't think there is any pesticide in the trap, just stinky bait to attract them in. However, if it's full enough that maggots are developing and crawling out, maybe time to replace bag?
Yes it’s definitely time to replace it. I’m waiting for garbage pickup day this week to take it down so it’s not festering in our hot trash can for 3 days.
 
Their website says it is an ok product around poultry and other animals. Unfortunately I can't really zoom in enough to read the active ingredients, but my gut says the maggots are fine and probably some good protein for the birds! Mine will dig larvae up around the compost bin and mow them down.

Here is the product contact page if you want to dig further. https://www.rescue.com/contact/
Good idea. I’m sending an email to ease my mind. Thanks!
 

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