Mold on fermented feed

[Annie2]

How to prevent mold on fermented chicken feed.?

 

[CluckerFamily]

I don't do fermented feed, but I'm thinking it can't be left out all day.

 

[Dephora]

Is this something you are having an issue with? More information could help. Mold spores are constantly floating around in the air, so the best way to stop mold growth on feed you are fermenting is to keep it totally covered with water. Once you feed it, as others have said, you shouldn't keep it out longer than 24 hours.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Are you sure it's mold and not yeast? You can google for photos for comparison.

I very rarely get mold on fermented feed - if I do it's generally hotter temperatures that cause the problem.

 

[Annie2]

Thank you I hope those are yeasts. I cover them with a net instead of a lid as I heard it could cause botulism on tight closure. The temperature at my place is more or less around 95F, does this help yeast growth?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thank you I hope those are yeasts. I cover them with a net instead of a lid as I heard it could cause botulism on tight closure. The temperature at my place is more or less around 95F, does this help yeast growth?

If you cannot tell if it's yeast or mold, best to toss it out, but the internet has pretty good photos for comparison.

I usually leave my ferment uncovered, but a net or loose lid is fine to keep pests out while air still gets in.

95F is quite hot, and feed will ferment very fast at that temperature. I would suggest doing no more than 2 days of feed at a time, and starting serving at 24 hr mark.

 

[Annie2]

After a bit of reading found that those were yeast thank you for your help.