Will deer eat old corn?

Asked by: Andrew Alcaraz

How long can you store deer corn?

Registered. Whole corn will last for several years and be fine if it doesn’t get moisture in it. It’s dried to under 14% moisture before it’s bagged. Soon as you get any moisture in it, the mold will start when it’s not frozen.

How long will whole corn last?

In the refrigerator, uncooked corn on the cob can last a maximum of about three days, whereas in the freezer, a whole corn on the cob could last for about eight months or longer. However, if corn on the cob has been kept at a consistent temperature of 0°F, then it should last indefinitely.

How long will shelled corn last?

Consider shelled corn harvested at 26% moisture and held at 75°F for 2 days and then quickly dried to 20% moisture and stored at 55°F. According to the table, the allowable storage time at 26% moisture and 75°F is 4 days.

What is the cheapest thing to feed deer?

An inexpensive way to feed deer is with corn. Deer love corn and many hunters rely on it for supplemental feeding. That being said, corn is not an excellent source of protein, which is essential for antler growth and the nursing of fawns.

How long will dried corn kernels last?

Yes, they can. The shelf life of plain kernels is usually 6-8 months and that of microwave instant kernels is 8 months. After this date, even 3 months, you can still use it. But the popcorn kernels when pop will be “unpoppable” or dry and burn.

How long will 300lb of deer corn last?

2nd: The corn will last about 8 weeks. My 55 gallons hold 300 lbs, and they will run 12 when I had a spinner on them.

How can you tell if corn is off?

When choosing corn at the market, examine the husks and the silk. If the tip of the husk and/or the silk are dark brown, the corn is a bit old. Look for fresh, green husks and tender white/yellow silks. As with any vegetable, if corn is dark, mushy or smelly, it isn’t good.

How long will corn on the cob last in the husk?

For best flavor, use corn within two days. Keep husked corn refrigerated, in plastic bags, and use within two days. If you don’t plan on eating your corn within two days of purchase, you can freeze it.

How long can farmers store corn?

Corn at 20 percent moisture has an allowable storage time of about 25 days at 60 degrees, 50 days at 50 degrees, 90 days at 40 degrees and more than 300 days at 30 degrees, according to NDSU Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

What do deer like more than corn?

Peanut butter has physical properties that will help deer hang around in front of your trail cameras better than corn. It tends to leave a longer-lasting residue than corn, so whitetails stick around wherever you smear it.

What should you not feed deer?

Feed deer fruits that are found in their natural habitat (apples, grapes, and carrots are all great). Do not feed them citrus or acidic fruits or vegetables. What type of corn should deer be fed? Corn is very hard for deer to digest, so it is recommended to not feed them corn at all.

Is it OK to feed deer corn in the winter?

Although corn has poor protein, it has high carbohydrates. Whether it’s planted in a food plot, or fed at a feeding site, corn can be a great benefit to whitetails during winter. Most deer managers are more than willing to plant their plots in the spring and summer.

Why do deer stop eating corn?

Yep, what everyone else has said. Acorns dropping, corn in fields is where it needs to be for them. Deer usually off minerals this time of year. Everything changes this time of year.

Why you should not feed deer?

Supplemental Feeding Can Harm Deer
attract predators and increase risk of death by coyotes or domestic dogs. spread disease among deer. cause aggression, wasting vital energy reserves and leading to injury or death. reduce fat reserves as deer use energy traveling to and from the feed site.