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From: greg@uc780.umd.edu
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Subject: A question on bulk seed...
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Date: 5 Apr 91 19:33:27 GMT
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Over the past two years we have accumulated four cockatiels (two of whom are
a bonded pair, with their second clutch in progress) and two conures.  As we
are looking to expand our breeding to include more birds, we had a question
of buying seed "in bulk".  We have heard of buying 100lb bags of seed mix
(at around $35/100lbs, which is a big savings over $1.25/lb in a discount
pet place), and freezing the seed, aking out as needed.  The questions we
have are:

(1)  What are your experiences with freezing seed?  Does this degrade the
     nutritional value of the seed?

(2)  Are there other methods for bulk purchases without compromising the
     "health" of the seed in storage?

(3)  Does anyone know sources of bulk seed mixes, including nestling food
     and "fruit and seed" mixes?

All responses appreciated...


Gregory Wright			BITNET:	    GREG@UC780                        
				Internet:   greg@socrates.umd.edu

"A bird in the hand is one less bird chewing on your antique chair."