jackie45 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Unfortunately all my four chickens were killed by a fox at the weekend. I intend to replace them at the beginning of April. My problem is that I have about half a bag of Garvo pellets left. I bought them just before Christmas and I wonder if anyone knows if they will be alright to give to the new girls, bearing in mind that the bag might still be in use by May. Many thanks Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 They must have a best before date on them somewhere, we use Garvo and generally they have quite a long expiry, can't remember off hand where it is printed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 So sorry to hear about your girls, poor things . I'm sure the pellets will be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie45 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Forgot to add we emptied the pellets into the Feeder and put the bag in the bin without looking at the date. GettIng forgetful Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That's just awful, you poor thing. Devastating . I sometimes buy more than one bag at a time of my favourite pellets. Never had a problem with them going out of date. I think as long as they are in a good quality container they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Most bags of pellets usually have a use by date of 3 months from purchase; if you use that as a guide, you ought to be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 the only problem is if they get damp then that will cause mould to grow on or around the pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I purchased some pellets two weeks ago and the sell by date is April 2014. On a seperate note, how did the fox get in? It's just I am sure we all learn something from these attacks and it may help someone else avoid said attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie45 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 The fox enlarged a small gap under a 6 foot wooden fence and got straight into the run. We are still in a state of shock, the garden is so quiet and lonely. Thanks for the replies, they have been useful. I shall put the feed in our basement this afternoon as it is dry and a constant temperature. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
