Getting a mill soon and will store bulk grain in the garage. Of course, I plan on getting some buckets for storage and plan on keeping things clean. How likely is it that I will be dealing with mice? Anyone have problems? Any recommendations?
Hi. I also store my grain in the garage. I use the Ziploc Weathershield totes for my grain. I basically use two sizes...the 60qt, which will hold over 70# of unmilled grain, and the 44qt, which will hold right at 50-55# of grain. You can get opaque or clear and they're usually <$15/ea. They have a seal in the lid that helps keep the grain fresh, and they're mouse-proof (at least so I've seen.) Hope this helps. EdGetting a mill soon and will store bulk grain in the garage. Of course, I plan on getting some buckets for storage and plan on keeping things clean. How likely is it that I will be dealing with mice? Anyone have problems? Any recommendations?
Yep. I use two things...a 4" paint brush (new and clean) and a shop vac. When I'm done milling my grain, I take it out into the driveway (so I don't get dust in the garage,) and brush down the mill, getting between the rollers, and into the nooks & crannies. Then I give it a good once over with the shop vac. I've found the vac by itself doesn't always loosen/remove the flour, that's why the brush. I also store the mill in a large plastic bag, just to keep it from picking up any dust/bugs. I also added a more current shot of my grain. Hope this helps. EdVery nice! I will grab a few of these totes. Is there also an easy way to clean up the grain mill well?
Don't worry about the mice... Just mash them over 1502F and they'll full convert in about 30 minutes... No iodine test needed....
I just had my grain in a cheap-ass plastic tote with no seal or latches... The mice that went after the other stuff in the pantry section of the basement didn't seem interested in chewing through the plastic...
YMMV
Fifteen hundred two degrees Fahrenheit is very difficult for most to achieve...
LarMoeCur What size vittles vault do you use to fit a 50 lbs sack of grain.
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