Feed contaminated with mouse droppings

[Godiva]

I have discovered a mouse problem in the area where we store the chicken feed. I have a half bag of scratch that is contaminated with mouse droppings. I am very reluctant to use it now, but I am not sure if I am being overly cautious. Is there a real issue with feeding this to our birds - not sure what to do with it now

 

[AngelinaThePekin8]

I have discovered a mouse problem in the area where we store the chicken feed. I have a half bag of scratch that is contaminated with mouse droppings. I am very reluctant to use it now, but I am not sure if I am being overly cautious. Is there a real issue with feeding this to our birds - not sure what to do with it now

Mice got into a half empty bag of scratch grain that I didn't have space to put in the container that I use to keep the feed in. They only got in from the bottom of the bag. So I took all there was on the top layer and then left about four inches of the scratch grain above where the hole was.
I too would like to know what to do with the rest.

 

[Godiva]

That's what I was wondering too...

 

[Godiva]

Any input from anyone please?

 

[littlecoopnextdoor]

I'd not risk it and put it into the compost (a sealed one or municipal one if you have it) out of reach of the mice and chickens? Cos usually if there's poop it means they peed all over it too.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'd toss the feed, & not use it. Had mice get into a bag of flock Raiser once, & it had poop through out the bag. The bag was still nearly full when the mice infiltrated the feed.

 

[Isadora]

Aside from the yuck factor, what's the problem with chickens eating feed that mice have been in? I don't know the answer, I'm just asking. Maybe a parasite concern?
Just thinking about the fact that I have free range birds that go all over my property and eat whatever they find, I'm not sure it would be a concern to me, unless the bag was really nasty.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Aside from the yuck factor, what's the problem with chickens eating feed that mice have been in? I don't know the answer, I'm just asking. Maybe a parasite concern?
Just thinking about the fact that I have free range birds that go all over my property and eat whatever they find, I'm not sure it would be a concern to me, unless the bag was really nasty.

Mice carry Salmonella, & other diseases.

 

[MwWest]

Hantavirus Infection for you - the Human. There is no cure for hantavirus. Hantavirus typically starts with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, and headaches. It can rapidly progress to a life-threatening lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

• Avoid contact with rodents and their droppings
• Clean up rodent droppings with a wet paper towel
• Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up rodent droppings
• Wear gloves and a tight-fitting N95 mask when cleaning up rodent droppings
• Spray the area with a bleach solution or commercial disinfectant
• Remove food, water, and shelter for rodents

 

[j&amac]

Hantavirus Infection for you - the Human. There is no cure for hantavirus. Hantavirus typically starts with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, and headaches. It can rapidly progress to a life-threatening lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

• Avoid contact with rodents and their droppings
• Clean up rodent droppings with a wet paper towel
• Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up rodent droppings
• Wear gloves and a tight-fitting N95 mask when cleaning up rodent droppings
• Spray the area with a bleach solution or commercial disinfectant
• Remove food, water, and shelter for rodents

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