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06-12-12, 07:34 AM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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How long keep F/t?
just getting some stuff together, trying to do the math and see how much i wiould need to spend and all that for eventually breeding, i just want to see if i will break even, or if i can make a small profit.
im thinking about 1000 rats would be good, that would last a year, with feeding everyong 5-7 days. (just what i figured in)
basically, how long can i keep f/t-ers in the freezer with them going bad... i know personally i have ate stuff thats been frozen for a year... sounds gross, but i dont waste anything... every..
just let me konw what you guys think, thanks!
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06-12-12, 08:27 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
I know a guy who buys over 1000 mice each year with his tax returns, and he's been doing it for years, so I say go for it.
Just keep the bags sealed as long as possible to prevent freezer burn.
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06-12-12, 09:12 AM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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Originally Posted by infernalis
I know a guy who buys over 1000 mice each year with his tax returns, and he's been doing it for years, so I say go for it.
Just keep the bags sealed as long as possible to prevent freezer burn.
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cool, thats what i thought, but i just wanted to be safe and make sure. thanks!!
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06-12-12, 09:29 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
Yea a year isn't a big deal. They may get freezer burnt if they aren't sealed completely I use ziplocks but I know people who buy large quantities/breed their own that use vacuum sealing.
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06-12-12, 10:37 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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Originally Posted by lady_bug87
Yea a year isn't a big deal. They may get freezer burnt if they aren't sealed completely I use ziplocks but I know people who buy large quantities/breed their own that use vacuum sealing.
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i was thinking of getting a vacuum sealing thing, but not 100 percent sure yet, thinking of just getting a mini freezer and using zip lock baggies.
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06-12-12, 10:39 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
I put mine in ziploc and tape a straw to my vacuum. Insert straw into ziploc and voila, insta vac seal 
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06-12-12, 10:47 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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I put mine in ziploc and tape a straw to my vacuum. Insert straw into ziploc and voila, insta vac seal |
huh, nice! lol 1st things 1st, i need to find a mini freezer, all i can find is mini fridges
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06-12-12, 10:53 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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I put mine in ziploc and tape a straw to my vacuum. Insert straw into ziploc and voila, insta vac seal |
after I read "straw" I was waiting for "and I suck the air out myself..."
haha
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06-12-12, 11:08 AM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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after I read "straw" I was waiting for "and I suck the air out myself..."
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lol i did TOO!!!!
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06-12-12, 11:20 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
I do the ziplock vacuum bags and keep mine for up to a year if necessary. So long as the bag is airtight, I haven't seen any issues.
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06-12-12, 11:44 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
I know a 5 cu ft chest freezer is about 250$ at sears in canada so I'm sure you can find the same for cheaper in the states
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06-12-12, 11:57 AM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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Originally Posted by Raan
I know a 5 cu ft chest freezer is about 250$ at sears in canada so I'm sure you can find the same for cheaper in the states
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i can find the fridges for like $50, but just cant find a small chest freezer... 5x5x5' is waaay to big lol. i just need like a dorm sized one.
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A year in the freezer is no big deal. As long you keep them sealed and don't let them thaw out and freeze again. I took rats off a guy who sold all of his snakes and they were frozen over a year. Not a problem.
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yea, i never re freeze them.. i always hae a few snakes who are still hungery lol.
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06-12-12, 11:53 AM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
A year in the freezer is no big deal. As long you keep them sealed and don't let them thaw out and freeze again. I took rats off a guy who sold all of his snakes and they were frozen over a year. Not a problem.
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06-12-12, 12:27 PM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
The freezer I'm thinking of is a small chest freezer about 3ft high 27 inches wide and 23 inches deep
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06-12-12, 06:09 PM
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Re: How long keep F/t?
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The freezer I'm thinking of is a small chest freezer about 3ft high 27 inches wide and 23 inches deep
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close, it is literally big enough for maybe 2-4 things.
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