First time fermenting feed - is this mold or is this normal?

[mrsmistoffelees02]

I should probably say this is my second attempt fermenting feed instead of my first time, because I don’t know if this batch is a flop too. I started this Friday afternoon, stirred well, stirred it on Saturday, and just got back from vacation today (Monday) so it sat stagnant for about two days. I read that white stuff would appear on the top after fermenting… is that what this is, or is it mold? Maybe I messed up not stirring for a day and a half.

I covered the top with a coffee filter secured with a rubber band and loosely set the lid over that.

 

[WIchickMama]

How does it smell?

 

[Molpet]

Normal Yeast I believe

 

[Feathers of Eden]

It is safe/good to use. Fermentation does not go wrong in two days not stirring it. The anaerobic microorganisms that can be harmful and can be the result of fermentation gone wrong create a very bad odor that a normal nose does not miss.

Even in case of fermentation gone wrong if you introduce oxygen to it (stirring) the anaerobic micro organisms will die in minutes.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

It looks like kahm yeast to me. This article by Cultures for Health has more about kahm.

 

[Weeg]

I agree it looks like yeast. Normal.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Agree it looks like yeast. Really no need to let it sit that long or with that much water, if you want to simplify the process.