FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Keep birdseed from germinating

[Dthomp2669@xxxxxxx]

Having recently had to dump some sprouted, uneaten sunflower seed from my 
Droll Yankee after a few wet days, I was happy to see a "recipe" to keep bird 
seed from germinating in "Hints from Heloise" this morning which someone had 
asked her to reprint.  It was simply to place one layer of seed on a cookie tin 
or 
in a pan and put it in a 140 degree (no higher) oven for 8 to 10 minutes, 
then cool and place in feeder.    This is supposed to free it from germination 
while keeping it palatable to the birds.  In all my years of birding, I have 
never heard this one before, so I don't know if I just missed it or if it may 
be 
an "urban legend."  It could be worth a try during periods of extreme stormy 
weather.  If anyone can confirm or deny this, I'd welcome commentary.

Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN
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