Anything in particular I should be looking for when buying dry peanuts to prep myself? I'm well aware that peanuts need to be free of any trace of aflatoxin to be safe but I believe all peanuts sold in the uk are now is that correct?
Only want a kg to try so trying to avoid ordering online. Hoping to purchase from a pets at home or mole valley locally if they fit the bill
Only want a kg to try so trying to avoid ordering online. Hoping to purchase from a pets at home or mole valley locally if they fit the bill
In reply to Post #1
Speak to Si. I think hes been using them.
Speak to Si. I think hes been using them.
In reply to Post #1
should be good to go from any pet shop if you only want a kg. might even be able to get them from sainsburys in the birdfood section
should be good to go from any pet shop if you only want a kg. might even be able to get them from sainsburys in the birdfood section
In reply to Post #1
Peanuts sourced from anywhere will be fine. You might even find small bags in the likes pound land. B&M the Range and the like.
Peanuts sourced from anywhere will be fine. You might even find small bags in the likes pound land. B&M the Range and the like.
In reply to Post #2
Thanks all will do
Thanks all will do
I got 12.5kg from Wilko for £20. Keep them away from the mice though!
In reply to Post #7
I've taken to keeping all my particle in those blue barrels with black clip lok lids. Normally used for chemicals and you can find them second hand regularly. Just make sure whatever was in it is wasn't toxic and wash them out thoroughly. Not even rats can get in to them!
I've taken to keeping all my particle in those blue barrels with black clip lok lids. Normally used for chemicals and you can find them second hand regularly. Just make sure whatever was in it is wasn't toxic and wash them out thoroughly. Not even rats can get in to them!
In reply to Post #8
Animal feed storage bins are great for that. The 100l ones are two for £30 delivered. The 120l ones are like £45 for two delivered on fleabay. Fox proof, rodent proof. No chemicals in there previously either.
Animal feed storage bins are great for that. The 100l ones are two for £30 delivered. The 120l ones are like £45 for two delivered on fleabay. Fox proof, rodent proof. No chemicals in there previously either.
In reply to Post #9
geeze, you got 700L there!? How much bait do you use per session? Do you have arms like pop-eye?
geeze, you got 700L there!? How much bait do you use per session? Do you have arms like pop-eye?
In reply to Post #10
More than double that.
There are 11 animal feed storage bins in total there, all used for storing base mix ingredients.
3 x 120l, 4 x 110l & 4 x 100l = over 1500l.
More than double that.
There are 11 animal feed storage bins in total there, all used for storing base mix ingredients.
3 x 120l, 4 x 110l & 4 x 100l = over 1500l.
In reply to Post #11
1200 Litres
1200 Litres
In reply to Post #12
Thank you Frank, most definitely 1200 and not 1500+ durrrrr
Note to self.... Don't do random calculations in your head after a long day and write them out on the internet.
There's a lot of hook bait base mix ingredients there in those bins. Some of those bins are now a decade old. Nothing has ever got inside them. The foxes used to try. For an angler wanting to store some sacks of particle, or readymades in a shady place in the garden, they are absolutely perfect.
Thank you Frank, most definitely 1200 and not 1500+ durrrrr
Note to self.... Don't do random calculations in your head after a long day and write them out on the internet.
There's a lot of hook bait base mix ingredients there in those bins. Some of those bins are now a decade old. Nothing has ever got inside them. The foxes used to try. For an angler wanting to store some sacks of particle, or readymades in a shady place in the garden, they are absolutely perfect.
In reply to Post #13
Thanks for the suggestion, I need somewhere to store my ready-made baits, i have a shady spot in the garden, we are plagued by foxes, they even broke into the plastic box i keep food for the birds in.
Thanks for the suggestion, I need somewhere to store my ready-made baits, i have a shady spot in the garden, we are plagued by foxes, they even broke into the plastic box i keep food for the birds in.
In reply to Post #13
You store those bins outside?
Irregular temperature and humidity isn't a good manner of storing things/meals...
You store those bins outside?
Irregular temperature and humidity isn't a good manner of storing things/meals...
In reply to Post #15
Anyone, including yourself can very clearly see that those bins are outside.
Humidity and irregular temperature from what exactly? Those storage bins are all in the shade, all day long. They never see the sun. They are sealed, and completely weatherproof.
We make all our base mixes from scratch. I have to do this a few times a month, all year. We turnover ingredients really, really fast. One of those bins is full to the brim with readymade baits for the river. All in 5kg bags. They have been there for five years now, in perfect condition.
I've been using those bins to store my own bait at my old home, and all of SHB base mix ingredients for the last 11 years. If there was ever a hint of 'humidity', stuff would not get stored there. Never hurt either. Proof, is in the pudding.
Someone made a comment. I just helped them with my own experience. That's all.
Those bins are absolutely mustard for storing animal feed outside (what they are actually made for), base mix ingredients.... Including meals. Kept in a shady place, they are so perfect for the job.
No humidity whatsoever.
Anyone, including yourself can very clearly see that those bins are outside.
Humidity and irregular temperature from what exactly? Those storage bins are all in the shade, all day long. They never see the sun. They are sealed, and completely weatherproof.
We make all our base mixes from scratch. I have to do this a few times a month, all year. We turnover ingredients really, really fast. One of those bins is full to the brim with readymade baits for the river. All in 5kg bags. They have been there for five years now, in perfect condition.
I've been using those bins to store my own bait at my old home, and all of SHB base mix ingredients for the last 11 years. If there was ever a hint of 'humidity', stuff would not get stored there. Never hurt either. Proof, is in the pudding.
Someone made a comment. I just helped them with my own experience. That's all.
Those bins are absolutely mustard for storing animal feed outside (what they are actually made for), base mix ingredients.... Including meals. Kept in a shady place, they are so perfect for the job.
No humidity whatsoever.
In reply to Post #14
I live in London and the foxes are built like pit bulls Mark.
That one is sitting on my shed at the end of my garden.
They will not get inside those bins. I have had them try numerous times. Like daily, for a decade. They will have a nibble (handles etc), but they can't get in. Because of my work, it attracts foxes and mice big time. The foxes want the fish meal hook baits, the mice want the S2. Really, really bad. There is stuff that goes into the hook baits that attracts them on a grand scale.
I will create a thread when I get a chance, share how I have managed to completely stop both. It will help anyone who has ever had problems with mice chewing up their gear in a garage or a shed. Totally stop the little mofos, forever.
I live in London and the foxes are built like pit bulls Mark.
That one is sitting on my shed at the end of my garden.
They will not get inside those bins. I have had them try numerous times. Like daily, for a decade. They will have a nibble (handles etc), but they can't get in. Because of my work, it attracts foxes and mice big time. The foxes want the fish meal hook baits, the mice want the S2. Really, really bad. There is stuff that goes into the hook baits that attracts them on a grand scale.
I will create a thread when I get a chance, share how I have managed to completely stop both. It will help anyone who has ever had problems with mice chewing up their gear in a garage or a shed. Totally stop the little mofos, forever.
In reply to Post #17
Never thought i'd be interested in a pest control type thread but as i store more bait in my shed now and not always in the most vigilant way, i'd be interested to read some tips on it
Never thought i'd be interested in a pest control type thread but as i store more bait in my shed now and not always in the most vigilant way, i'd be interested to read some tips on it
In reply to Post #18
If it helps anyone who has a problem with foxes ripping their black plastic rubbish sacks open, I spray mine with a 50/50 mix of cheap pine Disinfectant and water put in an old trigger type spray bottle. Give them a liberal spray when you put them out and it usually keepe the little b##gers at bay.
If it helps anyone who has a problem with foxes ripping their black plastic rubbish sacks open, I spray mine with a 50/50 mix of cheap pine Disinfectant and water put in an old trigger type spray bottle. Give them a liberal spray when you put them out and it usually keepe the little b##gers at bay.
In reply to Post #18
I'll make a thread at some point this morning.
After being plagued by foxes, and especially mice (both field & house varieties) for a decade, at two different addresses.... This method has completely stopped both. No sign of a mouse whatsoever since the day this started.
It's been nothing short of amazing for me.
I'll make a thread at some point this morning.
After being plagued by foxes, and especially mice (both field & house varieties) for a decade, at two different addresses.... This method has completely stopped both. No sign of a mouse whatsoever since the day this started.
It's been nothing short of amazing for me.
In reply to Post #16
So, the bins have a very good seal.
I've got airtight drums with double lids. These are airtight as well but I store all in a dark and cool space like a garage.
But it seems you've have the proof of the pudding to show your manner of storing is sufficient. Indeed, it al starts with a good airtight drum...
So, the bins have a very good seal.
I've got airtight drums with double lids. These are airtight as well but I store all in a dark and cool space like a garage.
But it seems you've have the proof of the pudding to show your manner of storing is sufficient. Indeed, it al starts with a good airtight drum...
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