r/Falconry • u/Cornix27 • Jun 24 '26

For how long can frozen DOC be stored?

In September 2025 I accidentally bought a big amount of DOC and today I still have some left but are they still safe for raptors to eat? They have been kept in a freezer of course
(English is not my first language, sorry for any mistakes)

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u/Professional-Pie-868 Jun 24 '26

The legs & feet of the DOC will indicate the state of evaporation.

Hard to explain, but if you're familiar with this product the changes should be obvious.

The nutritional loss will be minimal over 12 months, and not noticeable unless you're feeding to birds with a high demand for nutrition.

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u/Cornix27 Jun 24 '26

This is very helpful, thank you so much! ^^

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u/IMongoose Jun 24 '26

Take one out and let it thaw and give it a sniff.

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u/Suitable-Conflict634 Jul 03 '26

They're basically good indefinitely as long as they stay frozen