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Post by starrymist on Sept 16, 2013 12:43:58 GMT
We've just opened some fresh millet sprays & one of them has a black tinge all along one side, the other side is normal looking & also underneath the black tinged bits, is it ok to give Brodie this or could it be something nasty? I've attached a pic but not sure how clearly you can see it.  |
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Post by OP on Sept 16, 2013 12:48:24 GMT
If it was me I would bin it all. For the price of it. I would say it was a form of black mould. That's just my opinion of course.
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 16, 2013 13:17:34 GMT
I would be like OP too... if in doubt, bin it. I am very wary of this kind of thing.
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Post by starrymist on Sept 16, 2013 13:25:54 GMT
Yes, we're going to bin it, it doesn't look very nice. It was a branded bag from Pets at Home, normally we buy it loose from the local independent pet shop (or sometimes at The Range), I think we'll stick with them! Thanks for reassuring me that this is the right course of action!
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Post by OP on Sept 16, 2013 13:45:04 GMT
I always get mine from a pet shop in the local market. They bag it themselves, so it is in their own interest to make sure it is in good order. Seeing as you got yours from Pets at Home I might be inclined to take it back if that is possible. If you got it online then it wouldn't be worth it.
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 16, 2013 14:13:29 GMT
actually I bought some in PAH and the rest have been in the packet for a while. Look ok, but obviously packet is now open. I wonder how long they keep before air exposure gets to them?
I havent given B any in ages, and he probably could do with a treat
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Post by OP on Sept 16, 2013 14:50:25 GMT
If it was clean and dry when packed and then kept in a dry environment it should be OK I think. I have kept mine in the conservatory where it is warm all the time, in a polythene bag that is tied and it has been fine. I have had it about a fortnight now. It does depend so much on how it was when it was packaged. I would wait to see what the more experienced have to say before doing anything though. I would also say 'if in doubt, throw it out'. I only pay £1 for mine and there is plenty for one budgie.
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Post by nat on Sept 16, 2013 17:22:17 GMT
Alot of millet spray is like this now. They are fungal spores I think, from being packed and shipped while not properly dried. To be on the safe side with all millet I would recommend soaking overnight in a vanodine or F10 solution. Rinsing well, and then drying thoroughly before feeding.
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Post by Nicola on Sept 16, 2013 20:45:52 GMT
I come across a few of these as well. I bin in straight away
Nicola
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Post by Hezz on Sept 17, 2013 0:57:41 GMT
nat beat me to it. 
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Post by OP on Sept 17, 2013 6:37:03 GMT
If one lives in a place where sunshine is a rare commodity what is the best way to dry the millet, please?
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Post by Hezz on Sept 18, 2013 1:02:02 GMT
You should be able to do it in the oven, at low temp, but it would be a guess for how long.
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Post by OP on Sept 18, 2013 6:30:23 GMT
Thank you. That's what I thought might be the way. I suppose it would be just keep an eye on it, turning every so often.
Time it as well so I would know for future reference.
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Post by nat on Sept 27, 2013 21:32:02 GMT
I spread it on top of the boiler when its switched on or if I have loads of it hang it on a washing line in the boiler cupboard
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 27, 2013 22:03:51 GMT
Great idea!
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