chickens

Yes, The short answer is that if you like eating it, then they like eating it. We have a fence round our Veg patch but it does not stop them. They have to be in a run once the veg season is underway.
They also love dust bathing in seed beds!

Have a look at Iklediggas page, she has a small holding and she may be able to advise you.

I do not have a small holding, but I have been keeping hens for over 40 years on and off. What more is there to say, other than what I already said? They will dig up, eat and dust bathe in your veg patch.