How long do whole oats last?

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Have just bought some whole oats harvested in 2011, bagged in Jan 2012, so already 2 years old, will they still be good?
Haven't opened the bag yet as I may want to take them back depending on what people think.

I have no idea how long whole oats last, but obviously don't want to feed something stale or that has lost much of its nutritional value.
Any ideas?
 
hollybear said:
Have just bought some whole oats harvested in 2011, bagged in Jan 2012, so already 2 years old, will they still be good?
Haven't opened the bag yet as I may want to take them back depending on what people think.

I have no idea how long whole oats last, but obviously don't want to feed something stale or that has lost much of its nutritional value.
Any ideas?
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If they've been stored properly they should be OK - problems are weevils and vermin - are they in the original sacks?
 
Sorry to hijack but does this mean that whole oats will not lose nutritional value in the same way rolled oats etc do? I bought some whole oats 6 weeks ago but mare is on 10 weeks box rest and a few months of bringing slowly back into work. I have been wondering if the oats will still be okay to use when she is back in full work?
 
ellie11987 said:
Sorry to hijack but does this mean that whole oats will not lose nutritional value in the same way rolled oats etc do? I bought some whole oats 6 weeks ago but mare is on 10 weeks box rest and a few months of bringing slowly back into work. I have been wondering if the oats will still be okay to use when she is back in full work?
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They will be fine - it's only once you break the oat or any grain up that they start losing some of their goodness. Ensure you store them in a dry place where vermin can't get at them
 
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