Slugs claim the 'first beans'

I'm not sure how we got away with this last year, but the slugs have taken a real liking to the broad beans.  The scarecrow was completely useless in guarding the crop.

Lucky I've got some more ready to plant with the 'wave strategy' I'm using this year.

May have to put up some better defenses for the second wave - can I go to slug pellets?  I'm not sure rreally although I could have a go at the Organic variety.  I presume they don't kill the birds like the non-organic sort.

Here's a pic of the ravaged crop.