gailcalled ( 54577 ) âGreat Answerâ ( 2 ) Flag as⦠¶ @gailcalled The spring Oak caterpillar hatch is in full swing over here, little green worms hanging from all the trees and the birds are feasting. Hi, yes bird seeds go bad. See Answer. Old seeds can result in mold and bacteria growth and even insects can appear. Depending upon the type of seeds, environmental conditions, and the manner in which the seeds have been stored, the germination rate of older seed ⦠2. Birdseed does go bad. 1 decade ago. At the first sign that your seed may be going bad or have insects in it, go ahead and get rid of it. Does bird seed go bad? 3. To remain viable, seeds must not be exposed to any ⦠I would recommend buying smaller quantities of seeds that are used up regularly and which are stored in air tight containers away from humidity, excessive heat and light. Old Fogey. Like bread. You can just spread it out on your lawn and the wild fellas can munch on it. Although seeds do not technically âgo bad,â expiration dates are used on seed packaging as a measure of the likelihood that the seeds will be viable. 1 decade ago. Some known invasives would get into the Nyjer and grow here. We've been feeding the nation's birds since 1937 and all our garden bird diets come with a money-back guarantee and home or office ⦠Asked by Wiki User. If there is a birdseed catcher to your feeder, this will catch the bird seed prior it hits the ground. So, this wards off the sprouting of bird seeds. Hence, hinging on the kind of catcher you get, at times, birds will even consume that. What bird seed does not sprout? Fill it about 1/2 full to begin with, because it does go bad (about 6 week life) and can get moldy if rain gets inside. 1 1. In 2001, they increased the temperature because the original requirement didn't quite do the job. Check Bird Seed for Freshness Keep an eye on the seed in your bird feeders and containers. 0 0. 3. Birds that like nyger generally won't eat it from your type of feeder. As of 1982, the USDA required the imported seed to be sterilized through a heat-treatment process. Wiki User Answered 2013-08-08 11:29:23. That said "bad" bird seed is typically REALLY old or was exposed to moisture...in short if you're asking "does it go bad" it probably isn't bad There is a good chance it might not be their preferred food and with no snow/not much cold weather- there is still ⦠Oh yeah it can go bad. Bird seed doesn't go bad in that it will kill birds. Get an actual nyger feeder. Lv 7. Kevin7. Seeds donât necessarily âexpireâ or go bad (unless theyâre left in conditions that cause them to mold or rot). In fact, some seeds, if properly stored, can be viable even after ten years. Tips for Storing Seeds. 1 decade ago. Lv 6. Top Answer. There are probably varied reasons why bird seeds do not sprout. Some varieties of tomato seeds have even been known to germinate after as long as 16 years! Rose. 2. 1. This seed should not germinate here. Bird seed does go bad and birds do have preferences. A good outdoor container for bird seed is an old aluminum garbage can with a chain and pad lock on top. It goes stale. Our award-winning super-clean seeds are safer for Britain's birds because uncleaned seed mixes can contain dust, debris and waste husk which are all harmful to birds. However, they do deteriorate in quality and vigor over time. 1 0. Many birds eat insects also. Storing unused vegetable or flower seeds does require some care.
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