Orchard hay - how long will it stay edible stored in a cool dry place?

[Chizbad]

So I’m going to start introducing very small and finely chopped hay to my little ones meals. I’ve just found a bag of orchard hay that has managed to hide itself for I would imagine a year possibly in my cabinets. This may be a dumb question, but when does it go bad as far as consumption is concerned?

 

[Markw84]

So I’m going to start introducing very small and finely chopped hay to my little ones meals. I’ve just found a bag of orchard hay that has managed to hide itself for I would imagine a year possibly in my cabinets. This may be a dumb question, but when does it go bad as far as consumption is concerned?

If you keep it dry, it will last at least 6 months or more.

 

[Chizbad]

Well it’s been dry, and it’s def been longer than 6 months. How do I know if it’s “bad”

 

[Markw84]

Well it’s been dry, and it’s def been longer than 6 months. How do I know if it’s “bad”

It will start to mold. If it looks and smells good, it is good.