In it's original bag.
Any suggestions on how to best store it to last the longest.
Thanks!
Any suggestions on how to best store it to last the longest.
Thanks!
How long can dry dog food be stored?
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In a giant space saver bag probably a couple years
I've seen what dogs eat. I'd say "forever" as a result.
We have some Tupperware thing that we use, it has a seal on the lid so it couldn't have been cheap; but we don't store long term anyhow. No problems with just folding the paper bag up and storing in the basement (cannot fit 40lb into the tupperware bin; I think a 40lb bag lasts 3-4 months).
We have some Tupperware thing that we use, it has a seal on the lid so it couldn't have been cheap; but we don't store long term anyhow. No problems with just folding the paper bag up and storing in the basement (cannot fit 40lb into the tupperware bin; I think a 40lb bag lasts 3-4 months).
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I go through 40 lbs in about 3 weeks. I keep mine in the bag but in a small metal trash can mainly to keep out mice.
If I wanted to store it for more than 6 months I would be concerned with humidity.
If I wanted to store it for more than 6 months I would be concerned with humidity.
Keep indoors, hopefully it hasn't been opened. Which I think you meant when you said it's in the original bag. Why do you ask?
I wouldn't push it too much, I bought a dusty bag of purina dog chow from the farm supply and it had some sort of moths living in it. Sealed bag too.
It was stored in uncontrolled climate warehouse so that probably didn't help.
It was stored in uncontrolled climate warehouse so that probably didn't help.
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
Don't worry, the zombies usually don't go after pets.
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
Don't worry, the zombies usually don't go after pets.
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I knew there was a good explanation.
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I knew there was a good explanation.
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I'd consider storing the same way I would store grain - mylar bags in 5 gallon buckets with O2 absorbers.
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I'd consider storing the same way I would store grain - mylar bags in 5 gallon buckets with O2 absorbers.
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
Maybe cans are the best bet then?
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
Maybe cans are the best bet then?
Originally Posted By: strat81
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I'd consider storing the same way I would store grain - mylar bags in 5 gallon buckets with O2 absorbers.
This. Check out the Survivalist Boards as well. Lots of good info on storing food in SHTF situations.
Originally Posted By: callbay
I was asking for long term storage like a year or more to have around in case something big happens and we can't buy food for a while. Like a stuff hits the fan situation.
I'd consider storing the same way I would store grain - mylar bags in 5 gallon buckets with O2 absorbers.
This. Check out the Survivalist Boards as well. Lots of good info on storing food in SHTF situations.
I prefer to keep my cat food in air tight containers. Vacuum packed would be better, but I don't keep it around that long that it matters. I figure if I can keep stuff in air tight containers, that insects are less likely to get into it.
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I prefer to keep my cat food in air tight containers.
Me too, I buy it in the 3lb bag and empty it in a plastic container immediately. Lasts about a month but I give her cat treats as well.
I prefer to keep my cat food in air tight containers.
Me too, I buy it in the 3lb bag and empty it in a plastic container immediately. Lasts about a month but I give her cat treats as well.
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