Bugs in laying mesh feed

[thenewsouth1921]

I bought a large quantity of laying mesh and put it in a big plastic box and stored it inside in normally temp controlled environment. It was there for months and with the recent weather changes, there are small spider looking bugs inside. I'm wondering will this be a problem for the hens if I feed them this? How to keep these pests out?

 

[cafarmgirl]

The feed is old and the nutritional value declines over time. The bugs also eat the feed and leave behind a lot of dust and bug poop, basically. I would buy smaller quantities that you can feed out in a shorter time span so feed stays fresher. It's not going to hurt your birds to feed them this feed, provided it's not moldy of course, but it may not contain optimum nutrition at this point.