How Long...?

[enggass]

If I were to get some Countryside Naturals feed, kep it dry and in a trash can in bags, how long do you think it would keep?
I want to get 150lbs (bulk split order with friend) and use about 50lbs per month. Will it last 3 months?
Thanks.

 

[oldchickenlady]

The best people to ask would be the manufacturer of the feed. Feed does have expiration dates, at least horse feed does, so I am assuming that other animal feeds would too. Check to see if there is a web site for the feed company. Oh and let us know what you find out! Peronally I think it would if was fresh feed to start with.

 

[Cindy in PA]

I do know that the Fertrell Minerals (I think Countryside uses them) are supposed to be good for 6 months for layers & 4 months for broilers, before they need a boost, so I would think storing the feed for 3 months would be OK.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Somewhere on the lable or bag will be a "date of manufacture"
The shelf life starts then.

Some companies use a code rather than just printing a date anyone can read. If you can't find it , call the company and ask them where it is and how to interpret it