ants in feed..... o no

[SDGsoap&dairy]

Just be mindful next time you pick up grain that the infestation issue isn't originating at your feed dealer. Recently the feed dealer we've used for the last couple years (and one of the only distributors of our goat ration in the area) sold us infested feed which was promptly returned and exchanged for MORE infested feed! Needless to say all was returned, refunded, and we will no longer do business with them. Years ago I worked for a retail pet food company and infestations can happen and need to be dealt with appropriately- sometimes that means pulling a whole lot of stock; NOT selling it to customers. My DH picks up our goat pellet since the feed store is near where he works and he's not one to speak up about stuff like that so I called them after the refund. The owner's daughter responded with "oh.... well yes we know we have a problem with it and it's something we're working on." The owner never returned my call. DH noticed while he was there that the windows were crawling with the same bugs infesting the feed. No thanks!

 

[Ms. Research]

Just be mindful next time you pick up grain that the infestation issue isn't originating at your feed dealer. Recently the feed dealer we've used for the last couple years (and one of the only distributors of our goat ration in the area) sold us infested feed which was promptly returned and exchanged for MORE infested feed! Needless to say all was returned, refunded, and we will no longer do business with them. Years ago I worked for a retail pet food company and infestations can happen and need to be dealt with appropriately- sometimes that means pulling a whole lot of stock; NOT selling it to customers. My DH picks up our goat pellet since the feed store is near where he works and he's not one to speak up about stuff like that so I called them after the refund. The owner's daughter responded with "oh.... well yes we know we have a problem with it and it's something we're working on." The owner never returned my call. DH noticed while he was there that the windows were crawling with the same bugs infesting the feed. No thanks!

Excellent advise. Your DH sounds like me, but you sound like my Better Half.

Question: Bailed hay. If you find something in it, (read about dead mice and other things found in it) does that make the whole bale bad? I'm just buying store-bought bags (Oxbow) but am considering getting bales in the future (as my herd grows). What would you look for when considering quality bales?

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[katej]

I also use food grade diatomaceous earth in my feed bins. Works like a charm!

It kills the pests by lacerating their exoskeletons and dehydrating them.