Best-selected whole pellets
Premium #1
Whole barn owl pellets selected for quality and graded from Mini through Giant. Choose these when each student needs an individual specimen.
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MORE OWL PELLET CHOICES TO FIT YOUR PARTICULAR CLASS OBJECTIVES
Heat-treated barn owl pellets in three types: Premium #1 whole pellets, Bargain #2 bits and pieces, and Special Unique options such as large halves, barn owl pellets with bird bones, and more!
Size Guide
Whole pellets by size
In general, larger pellets are easier for younger students and may contain more bones, especially skulls. Naturally, contents still vary from pellet to pellet.
Choose the pellet type that fits your lesson
Start with Premium #1 whole pellets, then consider Bargain #2 material or a Special Unique option for a specific classroom goal.
Best-selected whole pellets
Economical group material
Bargain #2
Pellet halves, chunks, loose bones, and smaller fragments sold by volume for economical group sorting and bone study.
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Limited and unusual selections
Special Unique
Limited options such as large halves, specimens selected for visible bird bones, and other unusual material.
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Open. Sort. Identify.
Students pull apart a pellet, organize the bones, and use a chart to figure out what the owl ate.
Open it
Carefully pull apart the pellet and separate the fur from the bones.
Sort the bones
Group skulls, jaws, teeth, vertebrae, and other pieces.
Identify the prey
Use a bone chart to match what you found and see what the owl ate.
Plan your owl pellet dissection.
Review the classroom steps and print the bone charts before dissection day.
Family-owned since 1989
The Andersen family
Patty and Brian Andersen have supplied barn owl pellets to the educational community since 1989. In fact, three generations of our family have collected and helped sort pellets during processing and pack your order of this very fun product.
Common questions
What is an owl pellet?
Owls swallow prey and later regurgitate the parts they cannot digest: fur, bones, teeth, and other hard material.
How are the pellets prepared?
Pellets are heat-treated to sterilize. Use teacher supervision, keep food out of the work area, and wash hands with soap and water after handling.
Which size should I choose?
Mini and Small contain less material and generally are more suited for older students or shorter lab time durations. Regular size is the middle size grade and the most abundant. Jumbo and Giant contain more material. Bulk owl pellets require less sorting time. Contents vary within every grade.
What is the difference between wrapped and unwrapped pellets?
Unwrapped pellets contain the same kind of specimen without individual foil. Unwrapped pellets may break more easily during shipping and handling.
Do you accept school purchase orders?
Yes, we accept purchase orders from public schools. Complete checkout using the purchase-order or check-payment option, then email the purchase order to discountowlpellets@gmail.com. Your order ships after we receive the purchase order or check. Our current W-9 and other vendor documents are available by email.
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Choose Premium #1 whole pellets for individual dissections, or compare our Bargain #2 and Special Unique options.