Can finches eat isopods?

[Birdtawk]

I have been raising isopods aka pillbugs, sowbugs, rollie-pollies for fish food and I was wondering if my finches (java and zebras), and budgerigars for that matter would also enjoy eating them as a snack? The specific kind I have is Porcellio Laevis, aka "Dairy Cow Isopods".

Thank you!

 

[Mizzely]

I have no idea to be honest. The finches might but the budgies are probably less inclined.

@finchly ?

 

[Shezbug]

I have been raising isopods aka pillbugs, sowbugs, rollie-pollies for fish food and I was wondering if my finches (java and zebras), and budgerigars for that matter would also enjoy eating them as a snack? The specific kind I have is Porcellio Laevis, aka "Dairy Cow Isopods".

Thank you!

Can you share a pic of each if these things you raise for fish? Rollie Pollies- are they slater bugs or woodlouse?

 

[Lady Jane]

@finchly

 

[Wardy]

Can you share a pic of each if these things you raise for fish? Rollie Pollies- are they slater bugs or woodlouse?

I think theyre woodlouse

 

[Birdtawk]

I don't have a good pic but here's the site where I got them from that has good pics.

"Dairy Cow" THE Reptile Feeder Isopods (Porcellio laevis) 10-100 Count

The Dairy Cow Isopod (Porcellio Laevis) has become LEGENDARY around our shop as THE go-to isopod for living soil organic matter decomposition, as well as a robust and vibrant terrarium and vivarium clean up crew. Furious consumers of proteins and reptile skins! (ALWAYS Free Standard Shipping)...

rubberduckyisopods.com

I think they can also be called a woodlouse or a "cheese bob" as my English friend called them

 

[Shezbug]

I don't have a good pic but here's the site where I got them from that has good pics.

"Dairy Cow" THE Reptile Feeder Isopods (Porcellio laevis) 10-100 Count

The Dairy Cow Isopod (Porcellio Laevis) has become LEGENDARY around our shop as THE go-to isopod for living soil organic matter decomposition, as well as a robust and vibrant terrarium and vivarium clean up crew. Furious consumers of proteins and reptile skins! (ALWAYS Free Standard Shipping)...

rubberduckyisopods.com

I think they can also be called a woodlouse or a "cheese bob" as my English friend called them

Butchy boys or slater bugs they’re usually known as here in Aus.

What type of fish and how do you feed them to your fish?
We have a heap of them in some spots in our yard- my fish love the wriggly mozzie larvae that I deliberately leave water out for and also these other wriggly swimmer bugs that appear in the still water that look like blood worms- could be them but I’m not sure.

 

[Birdtawk]

I have guppies, betta and endlers, I dump the very small babies in there and they go crazy eating them.

 

[Shezbug]

I have guppies, betta and endlers, I dump the very small babies in there and they go crazy eating them.

I’m gonna go catch some later on and see if my goldfish like them.

 

[finchly]

I don't see any reason not to use them. I've heard of fruit fly larvae, termite larvae, and mealworms for finch food. I just wonder if they'll eat them. Curious! You'll have to let us know.

 

[Birdtawk]

@Shezbug cool, I wish I had some wild ones near me, I live in NYC and theres not a wooded area near me!

 

[Birdtawk]

@finchly ok I'll give it a shot and see if they like them! I read people sometimes cook and eat them and they taste similar to crab, I'm not going to try that though.

 

[UrbanSylvanus]

I can’t speak for zebras but I know Javas are omnivorous and my own Java finch likes crunchy foods more than soft so it’s worth a shot to try giving them bugs!

I’ve seen some people give meal worms to a breeding pair and it’s often suggested here in Japan to give your Java tiny dried (unsalted ofc) fish to chew on so they can get their calcium and animal protein.