How often must any nectar or moist mash be discarded and replaced with fresh food?
Answer
Every day
Due to the high susceptibility of wet or liquid preparations to bacterial and yeast growth, it is an absolute rule that moist food must be completely discarded and replaced with fresh food daily.
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