Fermented feed

[Molpet]

I feed in a gutter or a hanging goat trough
the white film is supposed to be kahm yeast, common in fermented foods and part of the culture. not an issue since it's a good yeast
I use a one bucket method.. well I have 3 five gallon buckets going because I have a bunch of birds.
I use this method, a FAQ a byc member created; ETA has pictures of white yeast
https://tikktok.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/fermented-feed-faq/

 

[DobieLover]

What happens quickly for some happens slowly for others. How hot or cold the air temperature is makes a difference to the fermentation process. How humid or dry it is can be a factor. What mold spores are present in one environment may not even exist in another. The SCOBY that can form is safe to eat, just like we use yeast and bacteria to make bread rise or make cheese or yogurt. Mold is different and may not be safe to eat. You can do a google image search for food molds vs. SCOBY to help you identify what's going on in your ferment batch. If you are ever unsure if it's safe to feed, toss it out, or post a picture on BYC and maybe someone more experienced can help you identify it.

I agree. The OP question was whether the SCOBY was good or bad. It is good.
I also suggested looking up images of molds vs. SCOBY. Odor also go a long way towards identifying a good vs bad batch.

 

[snow5164]

I’ve made ff for over 5 years and never made “ scoby” not possible .

I totally disagree with calling it scoby ,making scoby takes weeks to create and requires lots of sugars and not to be moved... I know I’ve made it .

Storing the fermented feed and scooping it out would completely disrupt the process .



Making fermented feed and having a white film on top is not scoby , show me some facts I’m open to learn something new today .

 

[PirateGirl]

I totally disagree with calling it scoby ,making scoby takes weeks to create and requires lots of sugars and not to be moved... I know I’ve made it .

Storing the fermented feed and scooping it out would completely disrupt the process .



Making fermented feed and having a white film on top is not scoby , show me some facts I’m open to learn something new today .

OK. I have seen this debate before. So what DO you call the white film that forms on top of FF? It's not mold. It's not a SCOBY. What is it? What is it made of? Does it have a name? *I'm not looking to argue, just looking to learn what is at work in FF* I have a friend that makes a fermented beverage and another friend that makes yogurt and another that makes kombucha and I know there are different, but related processes at work.

 

[PirateGirl]

Wait! I forgot, I have looked into this before. To the OP I believe the white film that forms on top of FF may be a KAHM yeast.

 

[snow5164]

I’m just saying after going threw the very tedious process of making scoby , don’t move the jar for 3 weeks !! It’s a lot of work that I wish would just form by accident...but it’s not possible

I’m so glad @PirateGirl that you’ve researched this already

Kahm yeast Interesting

 

[snow5164]

@jonezjollyfarm a picture of your science experiment fermented feed would help

 

[jonezjollyfarm]

Well I just started this one. I'm speaking from past experience. I just figured the "scoby" was from our water. We live on a well old pipes ya know how that goes.we dont drink or cook with the water. And we dont give it to our pets either but I do use it to clean the buckets.

 

[PirateGirl]

Well I just started this one. I'm speaking from past experience. I just figured the "scoby" was from our water. We live on a well old pipes ya know how that goes.we dont drink or cook with the water. And we dont give it to our pets either but I do use it to clean the buckets.

A white film on top of your FF and some bubbles are normal. Anything beyond that is questionable.

 

[snow5164]

Well said @PirateGirl I agree 100% and you taught me something new,
thank you