Wet feed...

[Jeffross1968]

Bit new to the chicken thing. Today we had a wicked storm, and while I had their feeder covered, the rain must have been coming sideways. When I looked in, the feed got wet. Is this an issue, at least prior to molding? The way they eat, it would probably be gone before it got moldy, but wanted to know if there were any issues leaving the feed in there and letting them finish it...

Thanks!

 

[Dar]

keep an eye on it... can you scoop the wet stuff off the top and just spread it out to dry?

 

[Imp]

It's OK, if it is eaten before it molds. The water won't hurt it. Some people have even wetted the feed down, like mash.
If there is the slightest chance it could mold, then either freeze it before it molds or throw it away. Mold can kill.

Imp- Is wetted a real word?

 

[GA Dad - Chicken Man]

Same thing happened here... Can I put medicated chick starter in the oven on low to dry it out?

 

[bryan99705]

Freezing excess wet feed sounds like a great ides. Divide it into manageable amounts and use it up. Really good plan, I'll remember that one if I encounter it. My birds go thru feed fairly quickly so not too concerned at this time but fall snow can be a issue

 

[Imp]

Quote:
This sounds OK to me. Might be kind of hard to handle wet. warm oven (might stink up the house) dehydrator, heat lamp, etc.

Imp

 

[PepsNick]

Quote:
wetted- past tense of wet (Verb)
1. Cover or touch with liquid; moisten: "he wet a finger"


To the OP... I wouldn't risk it, personally.

 

[dragonlair]

It's been raining here for about a month. every day the girls pellets would get soaked, but they ate them anyway. Actually, I think they liked them better mushed up. They didn't let it stay in the feeder long enough to get moldy!