Long Term Feed Storage

[nh10ring]

I am thinking about purchasing several bags of layer pellets before the prices go any higher. I am confident they will remain dry and somewhat safe from critters, as I haven't had any problems with storing 3-4 bags at a time. Does anyone have any experience storing several bags of grain for long term use? Is there any reason I shouldn't?

 

[arlee453]

I buy my feed 3 bags at a time because that is what neatly fits into a standard sized metal garbage can.

For long term storage, I'd do the same thing - fill up a metal can and then bunjee down the lid. That should protect it against moisture and vermin - the two things that will quickly ruin feed.

 

[spatcher]

Put 2% DE in it and it will remain bug free!

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

Has anyone ever put some wrap on the top to seal it ?

 

[ravenfeathers]

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i second this. a metal can will keep your feed safe from big critters, insects, and moisture.

 

[LynneP]

I'm not storing, because I have young birds and the foods they need now have an expiration date sometime in August. Be very careful about feed expiration dates, things can go very wrong...

 

[zgrower]

If your storing whole grains you should have nothing to worry about if the moisture content isnt to high. however, if the feed your storing has been processed, you lose valuable nutrients due to evaporation. i think the recommended storing time is 3 months on any cracked grain.

also i've read that refrigerating, or freezing still dosnt stop the nutrient loss.

 

[nh10ring]

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What kind of things can go wrong???

 

[Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay]

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What kind of things can go wrong???

Mold, vitamin degradation, rancidity, insect and vermin infestation to name juast a few.

Jim

 

[dogzrule5]

I store my food in the plastic Sterilite tubs in my garage and it has worked very well for years now.