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Eating bird seeds to save money
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FlaatusGoat said:Well I feel absolutely fine having had a good nibble and a gorge on the bird seats. I'm going on the assumption that they simply wouldn't sell this stuff if it was 'that' dangerous. It's absolutely inevitable that sooner or later someone or some kid is going to try and 'eat' one? Meanwhile, I was reading that in the Welsh Valley's some people are resorting to eating dog food due to financial circumstances!! Some might laugh at all this, bird seed, dog food etc but a lot of us are really struggling to survive and feed ourselves properly right now. This might seem utterly alien and bizarre to the M&S and Waitrose shopping elite (which I suspect lurk these supposed money saving halls)
the other alternative is that animal food is only allowed to be sold if it meets the standards for human consumption, which would push the price of animal food sky high.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.4 -
Sea_Shell said:Is a tin of dog food cheaper than a tin of basic baked beans??Still not okay but slightly less emotive than visions of people diving into tins of dog food.
Although a bag of lentils from Tesco at 1:35 would probably cover a lot more meals. Same price at Waitrose for the elite amongst us.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.8 -
Not worth the savings.
Health is wealth.3 -
Sea_Shell said:Is a tin of dog food cheaper than a tin of basic baked beans??
I though of that last night but did not want to be jumped on a few that follow me around.
Someone at work had a client that often after a tin of dog food because the "liked the taste." - this was years ago
but looking at some of the adverts, especially the more expensive ones, they look ok but I guess not really made for the humans.1 -
london21 said:Not worth the savings.
Health is wealth.
Thanks!
This post is one of the best for being 'short and sweet.' Very effective comments in 3 words.
Health is wealth, indeed.1 -
diystarter7 said:Sea_Shell said:Is a tin of dog food cheaper than a tin of basic baked beans??
I though of that last night but did not want to be jumped on a few that follow me around.
Someone at work had a client that often after a tin of dog food because the "liked the taste." - this was years ago
but looking at some of the adverts, especially the more expensive ones, they look ok but I guess not really made for the humans.1 -
74jax said:FlaatusGoat said:Well I feel absolutely fine having had a good nibble and a gorge on the bird seats. I'm going on the assumption that they simply wouldn't sell this stuff if it was 'that' dangerous. It's absolutely inevitable that sooner or later someone or some kid is going to try and 'eat' one? Meanwhile, I was reading that in the Welsh Valley's some people are resorting to eating dog food due to financial circumstances!! Some might laugh at all this, bird seed, dog food etc but a lot of us are really struggling to survive and feed ourselves properly right now. This might seem utterly alien and bizarre to the M&S and Waitrose shopping elite (which I suspect lurk these supposed money saving halls)6
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comeandgo said:In September you were complaining you only had £50 winnings on £50 k premium bonds. Maybe you could cash some in.2
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FlaatusGoat said:Well I feel absolutely fine having had a good nibble and a gorge on the bird seats. I'm going on the assumption that they simply wouldn't sell this stuff if it was 'that' dangerous. It's absolutely inevitable that sooner or later someone or some kid is going to try and 'eat' one? Meanwhile, I was reading that in the Welsh Valley's some people are resorting to eating dog food due to financial circumstances!! Some might laugh at all this, bird seed, dog food etc but a lot of us are really struggling to survive and feed ourselves properly right now. This might seem utterly alien and bizarre to the M&S and Waitrose shopping elite (which I suspect lurk these supposed money saving halls)
I don't dispute that there are a lot of people who are struggling, but it's not ok to say you are one of them when you've got 50K worth of premium bonds, possibly other savings and are heading off abroad.
That's offensive to people who really are on the breadline.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.14 -
Silvertabby said:diystarter7 said:Sea_Shell said:Is a tin of dog food cheaper than a tin of basic baked beans??
I though of that last night but did not want to be jumped on a few that follow me around.
Someone at work had a client that often after a tin of dog food because the "liked the taste." - this was years ago
but looking at some of the adverts, especially the more expensive ones, they look ok but I guess not really made for the humans.
Many thanks.
I recall watching a "How do they do it" tv serial-type show that were at a pet food factory in the usa I think. They were putting in fish waste that was deemed not suitable for humans. However, as we all know in poorer countries some people eat alomst everything bar the bones.
Some people do treat their dog/cat better than their family/friends. If we had a dog, I'd try to ensure that the doggy got decent food. Someone we know that lives next door to my parents cooks for their dog at times ie the same food they are having minus the odd bit and they say the dog loves it. They ad a few tablets/vitamins to it I think.
Thnaks
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