Lumpy food: good or bad?

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Hello! I've switched my pullets over to Dumor 16% layer feed crumbles. I noticed the food is lumpy down in the bag. The date is good, but somebody told me that lumpy food wasn't too good. Advice please?

 

[bpoore04]

I don’t feed my chickens lumpy food. I’m pretty sure the lumps are caused by water or humidity. I don’t know if they will harm your chickens or not

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

They've been on this food for over a week now. I bought it in Tractor Supply, and they're known for not having good quality of their chicken stuff. My mother bought a bag of seed treat and it was full of bugs. My cousin(who has chickens) told me he returned a bag of food that was bad. The mealworms I got from there are out of date. I got a bag of cracked corn for chickens and saw a bug crawling in it. The date is good, but should I carry it back? It hasn't been opened yet.

 

[Sequel]

If you just opened it and found it like that I'd take it back. I live in the Pacific Northwest where it drips rain all winter and I've never had a bag of food with clumps like that. Others may feel differently, but I figure even if I have to dump it, food is cheap compared to dealing with sick chickens. Good luck!

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

My pullets have been on this food for over a week now. But I should carry back the possibly bug infested cracked corn? It is brand new and not opened.

 

[Sequel]

My pullets have been on this food for over a week now. But I should carry back the possibly bug infested cracked corn? It is brand new and not opened.

Do you have any other feed stores around within a reasonable distance? I hope so!

 

[Chickassan]

This is why I use chewy now.
I preach it a lot, but it is truly one of the best things iv'e done for the girls.
I agree with @Sequel take it back, and let them know why you are.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

I know another place, but don't know the quality of their feeds. They're a small place and doubt they keep their stuff fresh either.

 

[GC-Raptor]

Was the feed kept outside? I don't see mold in the lumps. Does it feel wet? If it does I'd get another bag when you return the Corn. I like Purina and Nutrena Naturewise Feeds.
My TSC has 10 lb bags of Purina Layena layer feed if you have a small flock.
Keep the feed in your house. Mine is stored in a spare room tightly closed. I use containers to keep a small amount of feed in coops. They hold close to 4 lbs of feed.
Take a picture of the bug in the corn if you can and bring back.
I buy Scratch Grains instead of corn, more variety. . Also at TSC. GC

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

No, it doesn't feel wet. I keep my food inside in its bag. I only have four girls so I'd rather buy in small bags to prevent food in very large bags from spoiling before used. I went with Dumor brand since it was the cheapest.