Zebra mussells??

[adegiulio]

So, I know this is a bit of a strange question, but I figured I would ask anyway. I just took my boat out of the water, and the bottom is crusted with fresh, small zebra mussells. Their shells are still thin and easily break. I'm thinking they might be an good source of calcium and protein for my chickens and pekin ducks, as well as offering them a little variety in their diet. Any opinions on if this is a good idea?

 

[ranchhand]

I'd do it, but sparingly. Maybe a rinse to lessen the salt content and make sure no bottom paint gets in there.

Good luck cleaning the hull, it was always my job to scrape the bottom when I was a kid!

ETA: On second thought, I'd just give them the ones left after I'd eaten them. Mussels are good!

 

[sjh]

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Zebra mussels are a fresh water mussel imported from Europe/Asia I believe. I have seen most in the 1/2" or smaller size. They are a invassive species.