Bloodnativ

I was lucky enough to find 2 sheds today less than 3 feet apart while out hog hunting. I would like to use them for rattling. The Forest Service has been doing controlled burns where I found them so both are a little "roasted". They're not charred or anything (eccept for the tips) but they just look a little like a roasted peanut. The were almost completely buried under pine needles. I rattled them a bit and I think they sound fine. My question is, do I need to do anything to them before I use them. I have heard of some method of treating them to keep them from splitting but I can't find any info on the subject. If they'll be ok as they are that will be fine too.

skeeter 7MM

I have used sheds and as long as they are fairly fresh, meaning not in the elements for a long period, they work just fine. I can't really say if these some what damaged ones will be good, you'll have to be the judge. As far as treating them I have never done that. As long as they are kept out of rain, sun, etc they will be good, of course rattling can produce splintering, etc. I think you should be fine as is.

halcon

We use a set that had been out for a couple years and they seem to work fine . I whapped the bases and put a lace between them so I can keep them together .