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Lots of small centipedes in raised bed

 
                          
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I’m in zone 8B and I was tilling it again today and got lots of these.  
I should have let the chickens do their thing
Or are these ok?  
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I believe that's a millipede.  Sometimes they're a beneficial part of soil life.  Sometimes they snack on seedlings.  I usually just view them as a good sign of healthy soil biology.
 
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I agree, looks like a millipede. I haven't had any issues with them. I usually see them going after already decaying matter, so I figure they're helping.
My chickens only eat them as a last resort. Millipedes can produce a nasty smell to ward off predators and I think that discouraged them. Perhaps wild birds or some other critters will eat them?
 
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How many legs are there per segment? One leg (per side!) is a centipede, 2 legs is a millipede. I think (I'm certainly no expert) that either is a good sign. I wouldn't try to eradicate either.
 
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