DougGowanda
7 posts
Feb 11, 2007
6:42 AM
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The quality of feed from our local brand (Bay-Mor) is really down in the past few years. A friend found another brand (Browns feed) that he thought I might like. Problem is, it has to be ordered, (the guy that takes the order, does it every six weeks) then we have to drive 150-200 miles to pick it up. My question, how long will this mixed feed (50# heavy paper sacks) stored at room temperature and a medium (normal) humidity last. When I say last, I'm talking about nutritional values of the mix. 6 months, 12, 18?? Any one have any experiences in stored feed?
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Doug Snyder
Last Edited by on Feb 11, 2007 6:47 AM
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kcfirl
64 posts
Feb 11, 2007
7:58 AM
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A long, long time if kept dry. At least 6 months and more like a year or more.
Firl
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Oldfart
33 posts
Feb 11, 2007
8:01 AM
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Why not ask the manufacture? Distributor?
Thom
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Dave Szab
57 posts
Feb 11, 2007
5:48 PM
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Hey Doug,
I've been using Brown's feed for 5 years now. I drive down to PA twice a year and pick up about 12 bags a trip right from the warehouse, and I have never had any of it go bad.
Dave
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fhtfire
804 posts
Feb 11, 2007
10:24 PM
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Doug,
It all depends on how long the feed has been in storage in the warehouse...and then how long it has been at the feed store. I use air tight containers for my feed and I am convinced that being air tight helps.
The containers are the type used for dog food..they hold one 50lb sack of feed...they have a screw on lid and are water proof.
rock and ROLL
Paul
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DougGowanda
8 posts
Feb 12, 2007
4:56 AM
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Paul & List, I too store my feed in air tight containers after a bag is opened. I use 48qt.capacitly picnic coolers, (the heavy duty plastic type)They also hold a 50# bag of feed. Feed stays dry, even with a fast temperature change outside, and everthing gets damp. I would like to thank all on their thoughts and comments.
Doug Snyder
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stiff
7 posts
Feb 12, 2007
9:14 AM
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Talking about storing grain . How many have you guys notice that if you keep wheat too long that the bugs get to them?
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Ballrollers
663 posts
Feb 14, 2007
9:25 AM
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Dexter,
Let's see 7lbs/ton....what's that work out to per 50lb bag of grain???
YITS,
Cliff
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Alohabirds
3 posts
Feb 14, 2007
2:22 PM
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Cliff,
I use about 1 cup for a 50 lb. bag of feed. Just enough to get a light dusting on the grain.
Aloha, Dexter
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Ballrollers
665 posts
Feb 14, 2007
2:28 PM
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And the DE has no effects on the birds after long term use?
Cliff
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Alohabirds
4 posts
Feb 14, 2007
2:48 PM
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Cliff,
So far I have had no problems. The grain is bug free and the birds seem healthy. Acording to the aritcles that I have read on DE, the DE particles are so microscopic that it doesn't affect the host animal just the parasites.
Aloha, Dexter
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DeepSpinLofts
4 posts
Feb 15, 2007
8:17 PM
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This diatomaceous earth you speak of; where you get that stuff from a Volcano? Just wondering.
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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DeepSpinLofts
7 posts
Feb 17, 2007
6:05 PM
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Hmmm..... interesting. "Microscopic algae that produce glass or silicon shells for protection from microscopic preditors."
Thanks a lot for the information.
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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