How big is a bag of feed?
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turtlemoon
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i found something that could probably help:
i made a url of an example- http://tinyurl.com/oxbow-dimensions
look for the type of bag you want and look under "Product Details", it's the first thing on there.
good luck!
i made a url of an example- http://tinyurl.com/oxbow-dimensions
look for the type of bag you want and look under "Product Details", it's the first thing on there.
good luck!
akane
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The problem with measuring dimensions is bags are floppy, bulky things that shift shape. They can fold over, squish down, flatten, stand up straight....
It's not best to store feed in the open bag anyway. You should buy an appropriate sized plastic storage container or sealed lid garbage can for your feed. It keeps it fresher and the nutrients from breaking down. If you get large amounts that will last a long time buy 2 containers. A big one for most of it and a small for say 5-7 days worth. That way you aren't letting air in the big container every day or 2 and only opening it about once a week. The nutrient levels in your feed will remain much better. It's even a usda requirement for licensing to have your feed in a sealed container with a label on it.
It's not best to store feed in the open bag anyway. You should buy an appropriate sized plastic storage container or sealed lid garbage can for your feed. It keeps it fresher and the nutrients from breaking down. If you get large amounts that will last a long time buy 2 containers. A big one for most of it and a small for say 5-7 days worth. That way you aren't letting air in the big container every day or 2 and only opening it about once a week. The nutrient levels in your feed will remain much better. It's even a usda requirement for licensing to have your feed in a sealed container with a label on it.
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Spoof
Kung Fu Chinny!
If you live in a moist area (like right next to the coast) your feed will mold sealed in a plastic container or plastic bag. If you have pests, use a metal one. To avoid this you can keep it in it's original bag inside the can, just so long as it is not touching the sides.
50lbs of feed fits in a 18 gallon rubbermaid tote. You'll have to look up the dimensions, but once you get the amount of cubic feet you can calculate any amount of height x width x depth to figure out your feed storage.
I bought a 25lb bag of Mazuri feed and it measures app. 25"Hx14"Lx4"W. I managed to fit its contents into a 10-gal Sterilite container with locking lid. Unfortunately, the container was just a little bit too tall to fit on my ferret nation's storage shelf so it is on the floor next to the cage. *sigh*
Spoof
Kung Fu Chinny!
No, bags are designed to keep feed from molding. At least normal 25/50lb bags are. The ones in the pet stores often aren't but they are also expected to be off the ground and air conditioned at all times.
Dreamlite
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How many chins do you have? Feed should be used as freshly as possible. I wouldn't get 50lbs if you only have 2 chins.... I have about 25 chins and use a 50lb bag in roughly 5 wks.
