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

[ForFlocksSake]

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

 

[JBarbini]

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/

 

[GreenJay]

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?

 

[ForFlocksSake]

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.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

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!

 

[klb25]

I know this is from last year, but did you end up contacting the company? Just curious what they said, if so!

 

[Daddyfeathers]

We use those also. The Stench is terrible. The bait your adding abit of water too is nothing more than rotten eggs. So harmless. But they work great!

 

[ForFlocksSake]

I know this is from last year, but did you end up contacting the company? Just curious what they said, if so!

I did! Searched through old emails and found their reply:

"Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Our Fly Traps do not use any killing agents or poisons. They rely on luring flies with food and feed-grade ingredients, then trapping the flies until they expire on their own. While we haven’t tested the method of feeding captured flies to chickens. The attractant contains yeast, and if ingested, it can cause an upset stomach, vomiting, and possibly diarrhea. If the trap contains flies, they can also carry bacteria and may add to gastrointestinal discomfort."

 

[klb25]

I did! Searched through old emails and found their reply:

"Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Our Fly Traps do not use any killing agents or poisons. They rely on luring flies with food and feed-grade ingredients, then trapping the flies until they expire on their own. While we haven’t tested the method of feeding captured flies to chickens. The attractant contains yeast, and if ingested, it can cause an upset stomach, vomiting, and possibly diarrhea. If the trap contains flies, they can also carry bacteria and may add to gastrointestinal discomfort."

Thank you for the update!