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does spray millet or millet of any kind expire?

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Question
I used to have a parakeet a year ago but unfortunately it got sick and died. I just got a new one a few weeks ago and i still have the previous materials such as cuttlebone and millet sprays. Is it ok for me to re-use these materials? Thank you very much for your help!
-Jessica

Answer
Hi, Jessica.  Thanks for posting!

These items are inexpensive so I wouldn't use them with your new bird since they've been around for a year.  The cuttlebone might be OK if you've kept it wrapped up or in a baggie, but I wouldn't take a chance with the spray millet...you don't know what bugs might have gotten into it or moisture that could have developed mold, etc.  I'd rather be safe than sorry!

Chrys