Weevils in my feed?

[SEMCNABB]

OK I am new to chickens and just got back from feed store and the food has weevils in it. Will it hurt my chickens to feed it or do I need to take it back? I know in horses it is bad. Help please!

 

[classicsredone]

Take it back. Bugs happen, but the bugs are getting valuable nutrients that the chickens need. You didn't pay for bug-ridden food.

 

[TedJan92_in_Idaho]

Take it back and let them replace it. Probably won't hurt them but why take chances

 

[SEMCNABB]

I am going to have to find a new feed store. This the 2nd time, 1st was my pig food.

 

[southerndesert]

Yup take it back and we use DE here in our bins to keep them at bay...

 

[quintinp]

what is DE?

 

[Spoof]

What is DE?

Diatomaceous earth, you'll want the food grade variety. It's good for killing bugs.​

 

[yinepu]

DE is diatomaceous earth.. you have to get food grade though

weevil eggs are in all feed.. however you should never see hatched weevils unless the food is really old.. so sounds to me like you really do need to find someplace to get fresher feed

 

[Nicole01]

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Diatomaceous earth, you'll want the food grade variety. It's good for killing bugs.

I love de for the coop! Once every 1-2 weeks I spread a good amount on the coop floor, roosts, and nest boxes! It will prevent your chickens from getting mites, ticks and fleas. If you use enough and keep it bone dry, it cuts the odor drastically! It's 95 outside and my coop doesn't smell one bit! Our coop is in the garage, so it's important to keep the odor down.