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feed corn question #6549887 06/05/19 10:57 AM 06/05/19 10:57 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran... S swift4me OP trapper
swift4me OP trapper S Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran...	I have a barrel of corn that is at least 9 months old because I closed down my henhouse for the winter. When I grab a handful there is a white powder on my hands. Is this mold or bad for the chickens or nothing to worry about? Thanks. Pete Last edited by swift4me; 06/05/19 10:58 AM.

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6549894 06/05/19 11:13 AM 06/05/19 11:13 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,374 South Ga - Almost Florida S Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,374 South Ga - Almost Florida	Weevils in the corn most likely. Feed it to chickens....no problems. Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6549953 06/05/19 01:12 PM 06/05/19 01:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 17,476 Wheaton Ks L lee steinmeyer trapper
lee steinmeyer trapper L Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 17,476 Wheaton Ks	Has the corn been rolled, Pete? If it has, it's prolly just dust. Some rolled corn I get anymore has more dust than cracked corn! YOU CAN IGNORE REALITY, BUT YOU CANNOT IGNORE THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING REALITY. http://www.lptraplinesupply.com

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6549962 06/05/19 01:32 PM 06/05/19 01:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran... S swift4me OP trapper
swift4me OP trapper S Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran...	Thanks. Not rolled and it is local corn and clean. I guess my concern was for mold. No big deal, I'll dump it and buy some fresh corn. It's only about 20 pounds. Thanks. Pete

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6549967 06/05/19 01:53 PM 06/05/19 01:53 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,374 South Ga - Almost Florida S Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,374 South Ga - Almost Florida	If it isnt wet and clumped it isnt mold... Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6550007 06/05/19 03:20 PM 06/05/19 03:20 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran... S swift4me OP trapper
swift4me OP trapper S Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,899 American In the Pyrenees; Fran...	Thanks. It has been in a bucket with a lid inside the shed. No clumping or moisture. Pete Last edited by swift4me; 06/05/19 03:21 PM.

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6550008 06/05/19 03:31 PM 06/05/19 03:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 21,042 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 21,042 St. Louis Co, Mo	If you don't feel safe feeding to it to the yard birds, put it out for the wild birds. Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

Re: feed corn question [Re: swift4me] #6550211 06/05/19 11:01 PM 06/05/19 11:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,208 Manitoba N Northof50 trapper
Northof50 trapper N Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,208 Manitoba	Take a cup full and pour some 180f or 85c water over it, after 15 seconds, wave you hands over the fume and if mould you will smell it

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