ML10, I've saved a ton of wet pellets by not keeping the hopper stay full. I'll let them get close to the funnel and then pick out any mildewed pellets. That also helps not getting things clogged up.
Yes, I think in the future I'll be more deliberate about when to fill up.
And...before I refill, even if it doesn't 'seem' clogged, I'm going to take a small stick and clean that area well just in case. Lesson learned!