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6. Yum, Fly Puree

Wed Oct 3, 2012, 05:08 PM

Oct 2012

Well, maybe I wouldn't PUREE the maggots before ingesting them. I think I'd prefer this route:

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/07/protein-packed-maggot-sandwiches-newest-state-fair-food/

My chickens adore black soldier fly maggots that I breed for them in my hanging roadkill buckets.

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This might be enough to turn me vegan, ... [View all] CRH Oct 2012 OP

Maggots, fly larvae are maggots Sekhmets Daughter Oct 2012 #1

All the same, ... CRH Oct 2012 #4

When I raised chickens... Speck Tater Oct 2012 #14

Well, pigs have long turned garbage into delicious bacon Duer 157099 Oct 2012 #2

My thoughts exactly, my Eisenia foetidas turn much garbage, ... CRH Oct 2012 #8

Insects could and should be the next great source of protein. RevStPatrick Oct 2012 #5

Yum, Fly Puree Redlo Nosrep Oct 2012 #6

Yes I have heard BSFL make very good chicken food, ... CRH Oct 2012 #9

veganism veganlush Oct 2012 #7

Veganism, ... CRH Oct 2012 #11

for the planet stuntcat Oct 2012 #13

Fly larvae are pretty interesting. silverweb Oct 2012 #10

There is something about my squirm, ... CRH Oct 2012 #12

Agree completely. silverweb Oct 2012 #15

Much better than fishmeal. hunter Oct 2012 #16

What a beautiful insect. gtar100 Oct 2012 #17