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Having a small problem with our seed in the avairy getting a bit wet from the dew in the mornings,could this be a problem.


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Yes. You need to find a way of protecting the seed from the moisture.
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Also if left in feed containers could go mouldy over time.
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Dont know if this will work but I am trying this out for my Lorikeet dry food to prevent them pooping in it .

I got an ice cream container ...plastic , the tall round one and cut a hole big enough for the food bowl to fit in then popped the lid on and am feeding 1 aviary like this to see if it saves throwing out food .

So far :thumbup: Same could be applied to seed , with the lid on it should stop dew from settling on the seed.
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Ooops the hole has to be cut up to the lid so the birds can get the food . :roll:
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I've put a fibro ceiling under the iron in the back of all my breeding aviaries to stop condensation dripping into the feeding & nesting areas. It works great for this & also provides extra insulation from summer heat & winter cold. A good permanent solution.
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