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They were being fed from a gravity dispenser and the tarp above the pen got blown back and the wet pellets turned sorta mushy. Is it still edible? Also, the feed bowl where the feed spills in, sometimes gets a few turds mixed in. Will these harm my rabbits?
 
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It will mold, quickly. It would be best if it was kept in a shelter, rather than outdoors. A few turds aren't a big deal, they'll eat around them, or kick them out. However, raising the feeder up a few inches would go a long way toward ensuring the feed doesn't get overwhelmed with them. I'm not sure which feeder you have, but a brick or two underneath will help.
 
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Ken Hightower wrote:They were being fed from a gravity dispenser and the tarp above the pen got blown back and the wet pellets turned sorta mushy. Is it still edible? Also, the feed bowl where the feed spills in, sometimes gets a few turds mixed in. Will these harm my rabbits?



If the spoilt feed is a lot, use it on the garden. The feed will have a high percentage of alfalfa which can act as a slow release fertilizer.
 
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If you have worms, feed it to them.
 
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I had this exact same problem because  I accidentally left the lid off my storage can. I keep my pellets in the bag. When I came out the next morning g only the bag was a little wet. I took the top layer off and tossed it in the worm bin. The rest where fine. It just depends on how much there is and how much h get wet. I would say if you keep them in The bag, check the bag for a mold smell before you feed them as you go through the bag and buy a new bag the same day just in case.
 
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