Storing Hay Cubes

[burritothechinchilla]

Hey everyone,

I just bought a 50lb bag of hay cubes and I was wondering where I should store it. Is it alright for me to have it in the basement? Or will it go bad?

Thanks.

 

[GorillaJTA]

i keep mine in a rubbermaid tub and they stay fresh (Feel and smell fresh) for a looooong time (this batch has been in there for 4 months). As long as it is not too hot, or too humid where you keep them, they should stay fresh for a while.

 

[burritothechinchilla]

Alright, thanks. And I'm just curious, what colour are yours? are they a bright green? mine are kiind of a faded green and I'm not sure if they are old. I couldnt find a date on the bag.

 

[Laurie]

Paulo, you have to make sure it's dry and not humid where you're storing them or they could mold.

 

[burritothechinchilla]

We have a de-humidifier in the basement so its pretty dry and not humid. So it should be fine. My parents just dont want a 50lb bag of hay in the chinchilla room.

 

[jamanalo]

Throw it into a plastic tote because if the bag is on the concrete grow you may get condensation, and that will lead to mold. Just throw it in a big rubber maid and your parents should be happy haah