Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[tdhenson86]

So here is what i got from kraftyladies so far....

SBEL's





then for the blue,black splash orps i have 3 of them so far 2 are still in the bator...

Cute!!! What breeds are they? Nevermind, just saw they are SBELS and Orps. lol... Still very cute

 

[wayne813]

CPL did u get my pm

 

[cluckitall]

I use the dry htch method. I have an old 70+ redwood bator. I don't put any water in until the eggs pip then I add a pan of water. I take it out between hatches. I stagger hatches and hatch any kind of egg at the same time. It's a beast and holds 624 eggs!! You don't have " lockdown" and you can go in and out during hatching to get eggs/turn eggs. I love it. DH found it in someone's garage for $200.

So we're talking an indoor dry sauna, basically? I'd love to see pics!

 

[9gerianMile]

Found and filled in the form for SS

 

[Lesalynn]

Okay, I wanna apologize for taking up so much space with this post, but here are the butter recipes. Just so ya know, anyone can find these recipes in the Ball Blue Book Of Preserving. They have LOADS of wonderful recipes in there. Stuff like my ma-maw's recipes, and lots of new twists. I love mine so much I put it in a binder. Use it for all kinds of things.
APPLE BUTTER
4 pounds apples (about 16 medium) 2 tsp cinnamon
4 cups sugar 1/4 tsp ground cloves
PREPARE PULP: Wash apples. Core, peel and quarter apples. Combine apples and 2 cups water in a large saucepot. Simmer until apples are soft. Puree using a food processor or food mill, being careful NOT TO LIQUEFY. Measure 2 qts apple pulp.
MAKE BUTTER: Combine apple pulp, sugar and spices in a large saucepot. Cook slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As the mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
If butter becomes too thick, add water or apple juice for desired consistency.
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PEAR BUTTER
6 to 7 pounds pears (about 20 medium) 1/2 tsp nutmeg
4 cups sugar 1/3 cup orange juice
1 tsp grated orange peel
PREPARE PULP: Wash pears. Core, peel and slice. Combine with 1/2 cup water in large saucepot. Simmer until soft. Puree---don't liquefy. Measure 2 qts pulp.
MAKE BUTTER: Combine pear pulp and sugar in large saucepot, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients. Cook until thick enough to round up on a spoon. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladle into hot jars, 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Process 10 minutes.
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PEACH BUTTER
4 TO 4 1/2 pounds peaches (about 18 medium)
4 cups sugar
PREPARE PULP: Wash and blanch peaches. Put peaches in cold water. Peel, pit and slice peaches. Combine peaches and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepot. Simmer until soft. Puree--don't liquefy. Measure 2 qts pulp.
MAKE BUTTER: Same as above.
I add 1/2 tsp of ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon to my sugar before adding to my pulp. But is good without it also.
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SWEET CIDER APPLE BUTTER
6 pounds apples (about 24 medium) 3 cups sugar
2 cups sweet cider 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
PREPARE PULP: Wash, core, peel and quarter apples. Combine apples and sweet cider in a large saucepot. Simmer until soft. Puree---don't liquefy. Measure 3 qts pulp.
MAKE BUTTER: Same as above recipes.
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CRANAPPLE BUTTER
6 pounds apples 4 cups sugar
2 qts cranberry juice cocktail 2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
PREPARE PULP: Wash, core, peel and quarter apples. Combine apples and cranberry juice in large saucepot. Simmer until soft. Puree----don't liquefy.
MAKE BUTTER: Same as above recipes.
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APRICOT BUTTER
2 pounds apricots (about 24 medium) 3 cups sugar
2 TBS lemon juice
PREPARE PULP: Wash and blanch apricots, Put in cold water. Peel, half, and pit apricots. Combine apricots and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepot. Simmer until soft. Puree--don't liquefy. Measure 1 1/2 qt pulp.
MAKE BUTTER: Same as above recipes.

 

[cluckitall]

Okay, now I'm hungry

 

[Lesalynn]

Okay, now I'm hungry

Lol!! They really are yummy. Not hard to do, either. Just a little time consuming. I suggest anyone that likes pears and peaches----try those two. They're awesome.

 

[BHep]

Thanks for the recipes Lesalynn .. Going to copy them down.


Also I got my bantam frizzle Cochin eggs from Wayne today. Thanks.

 

[Lesalynn]

Thanks for the recipes Lesalynn .. Going to copy them down.

Y'all are very welcome!

 

[Lesalynn]

BHep, where could I find some pics of your seramas?? Would love to check them out.