About the photos: they show our Small Pack of 20, which uses the same pellets. This pack contains 5 small pellets. Photos of this exact pack are coming soon.
Five mysteries, five sets of tools, one very good afternoon.
The pack most families and small groups start with. Five heat-sterilized barn owl pellets, plus five blue plastic forceps and five bamboo paddle picks — one of each tool per pellet, so a whole table digs at once instead of taking turns.
Why it works
- Five pellets with five blue plastic forceps and five bamboo paddle picks — nobody waits their turn
- Every pellet heat sterilized before packing
- A bone ID chart and a teaching guide in every package
- Enough pellets to compare finds and spot a pattern
What's in the box
| Pellets included | 5 small barn owl pellets |
|---|---|
| Pellet size | Small: 1.25"–1.5" (32–38 mm) |
| Tools included | 5 blue plastic forceps, 5 bamboo paddle picks and a teaching guide |
| Bone ID chart | Included in every package (on the product insert) |
| Species | Barn owl (Tyto alba), wild-cast, ethically collected |
| Source | Collected from roost floors. No owl is ever disturbed. |
| Preparation | Air dried, then heat sterilized before packing |
| Typical finds | Small mammal bones (vole, mouse, shrew, mole) or small bird; contents vary pellet to pellet |
| Safety | Heat sterilized before packing and individually wrapped. Wash hands after every dissection. Adult supervision recommended for ages 8 and under. |
Best for
- Curious families and weekend science
- A homeschool lab session with tools for everyone
- Scout dens, clubs and birthday-party tables
- Trying the material before ordering a class set
Serves: Up to 5 stations — 5–10 people
Grade bands: Ages 6+ with an adult, Grades 2–5, Grades 6–8
Free lessons, bone guides and a virtual lab are on pelletpal.net. Teachers ordering for a school can request a quote or PO invoice.
