Larger pellets, ten of them, more bones per dig.
Our large-grade pellets, ten to a pack. A bigger pellet generally means more material to work through and a better chance of multiple prey skeletons in one dissection — the pack to choose when the dig itself is the lesson.
Why it works
- Our large grade — more material to work through per pellet
- Ten pellets with ten blue plastic forceps and ten bamboo paddle picks
- Good for older students counting minimum prey numbers
- A bone ID chart and a teaching guide in every package
What's in the box
| Pellets included | 10 large barn owl pellets |
|---|---|
| Pellet size | Large: 1.5"–2.5" |
| Tools included | 10 blue plastic forceps, 10 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
- Getting the most bones out of a single dissection
- Small classes and multi-week units
- Older students calculating minimum prey numbers
- Museum and outreach tables where the dig is the draw
Serves: Up to 10 stations — 10–20 people in pairs
Grade bands: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Intro college labs
Free lessons, bone guides and a virtual lab are on pelletpal.net. Teachers ordering for a school can request a quote or PO invoice.
