Eating bird seeds to save money

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I was in my local high street earlier and noticed big bags of peanuts and bird seeds. It was a massive bargain at Wilko and if I'm honest they really don't taste bad at all. I'm pretty stuffed and pleased with the value so thought I'd share this? How come regular nuts and seeds are so expensive? Seems like exactly the same thing.
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But anyway, if you look on the wild bird peanut pack from Wilko it says quite clearly that the contents are not for human consumption. In bold.
https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-wild-bird-peanut-kernels-1kg/p/0080609
That's because peanuts and seeds prepared for wild birds don't have to undergo such rigorous testing as those for humans. I'd rather pay more for the human version than end up in hospital because I thought that eating food designed for wild birds was cheaper.
Hopefully your body will do its thing and get rid of all the detritus. . . but if I were you I'd leave those bags for the birds. Because you're going to be really ill. And you shouldn't eat nuts and seeds until you're 'stuffed' even if they are fit for human consumption because well, you know, detritus again. . .
But I really do suspect that this is just a wind up . . . I've seen something very similar recently on this forum. . .
Many thanks for a very informative post and one of the best posts around!!
I'm not sure if the OP is serious (sorry OP) but whatever the reason, you have taught me something new and that is rare these days.
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Lewis Carroll
Re the dog food - I've heard of this way before now. When I was growing up mam used to mention a couple used it in pies as they liked it more than steak. So I don't think it's a 'new' theory. Not for me, but if other want to, it doesn't affect me.
To be honest though, careful shopping and buying of cans can be far cheaper than a can of dog food anyway.