[TN-Bird] Keep birdseed from germinating
- From: Dthomp2669@xxxxxxx
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Flabirding@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (FlaBirding)
- Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2003 20:19:23 EDT
Having recently had to dump some sprouted, uneaten sunflower seed from my
Droll Yankee after a few wet days, I was happy to see a "recipe" to keep bird
seed from germinating in "Hints from Heloise" this morning which someone had
asked her to reprint. It was simply to place one layer of seed on a cookie tin
or
in a pan and put it in a 140 degree (no higher) oven for 8 to 10 minutes,
then cool and place in feeder. This is supposed to free it from germination
while keeping it palatable to the birds. In all my years of birding, I have
never heard this one before, so I don't know if I just missed it or if it may
be
an "urban legend." It could be worth a try during periods of extreme stormy
weather. If anyone can confirm or deny this, I'd welcome commentary.
Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN
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