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[getaclue]

I called FedEx tonight for that reason. Yes, they take them, and the gal said when they're marked, they try to take extra care. Also, no 6 ft. drops. I know a lot of research labs use FedEx for specimens, and more delicate instruments. I just wondered what everyone's experience was with them, if any.

 

[getaclue]

I had issues with them not eggs but medical supplies not impressed

Ok, that's why I was wondering. I've gotten a few medical supplies through them, and have not had issues. That's why I was wondering. Maybe it was just a good week for them, when they delivered to me.

 

[ronott1]

Great thank you

I am very excited! The cheddar I made was very good but takes two months to cure. I plan on starting a Gouda next weekend. Gouda takes three months!

 

[MrsMistyReal]

Ok, that's why I was wondering. I've gotten a few medical supplies through them, and have not had issues. That's why I was wondering. Maybe it was just a good week for them, when they delivered to me.

That's true & a different state so maybe different staffing

 

[microchick]

Darling little black pom pom fluffy butts! Congratulations on the ongoing hatch, @penny1960

Our storm fizzled this morning. I saw a few raindrops on a window but not even enough to wet the deck! I looked at the radar and it had dissolved literally right over us. I think they are calling for a 20% chance on the 4th. 88 tomorrow and then the low 90s for the rest of the week. July in Missouri. Usually the hottest month of the year. Not unusual to hit the mid 100s. Usually just weeks of mid 90s with high humidity and intermittent storms if we are lucky. Have seen some pretty dry July's where everything turns brown and crunches underfoot.

Ron, that cheese sounds good enough to eat!

@perchie.girl. High fat medium protein. That is a tough one. I'm doing higher protein, low fat, low carb. In honor of Sunday and it being July 1st I did treat myself to a half a cup of low fat ice cream tonight. My first in a week. Dinner was a grilled chicken breast, half a small grilled potato and a large serving of green beans. I only lost about a pound and a half last week bringing my total to 14.5 pounds. I'm trying to reach my goal of 120 or less by the middle of August.

Man I'm hungry.......

Yeah, @getaclue, Florida is nice....except for the Palmetto bugs...

 

[ronott1]

so this is the marans peeps so far 8 of the 12 but first day they could hatch probably give the 4 a couple more days how soon can you sex black copper marans
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The Internet has a bunch of voodoo about feather sexing marans. It does not work! Feather sexing works with sexlink crosses--not withing a breed

@6 weeks you can usually tell the boys from the girls by comb and wattles. Cockerels start getting red on them as the adult feathers come in. that takes a bit longer than 6 weeks

 

[ronott1]

I made a big batch of chocolate pudding for dessert. It was good.

I have a question? I know USPS, and UPS are rough on shipping eggs. How does FedEx stack up? Are they any kinder to them?

Chocolate pudding sounds good! I have a very good recipe for chocolate pudding--It can be used as a pie filling too.

Should I post it?

 

[pennyJo1960]

much like many others then the pbr can tell color a bit and the yellow legs
I am hoping for 4 to 6 pullets

 

[pennyJo1960]

Would enjoy you posting it

 

[ronott1]

Here you Go!

X-traordinarily Rich Chocolate Pudding

From "Pudding A to Z: Sweet and Savory Puddings, Custards, Flans and Mousses" (Houghton Mifflin)
By Marie Simmons

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate(75-80%), preferably imported or best-quality, coarsely chopped
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Heat the milk and cream in a small saucepan until small bubbles appear around the edges. Or, place in a 2-cup glass measuring cup and heat in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan and stir until blended. Add the hot-milk mixture and heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until it begins to thicken and boil. Add the chocolate. Cook, stirring slowly and constantly, until the mixture boils and the chocolate is melted.

3. Whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl. Add a spoonful of the hot-milk mixture to the eggs and stir to blend. Stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the pudding is thickened and reaches 165 degrees to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Set a sieve over a bowl and strain the pudding. Push the last drops of pudding through and scrape the underside of the sieve with a rubber spatula. Stir in the vanilla.

5. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl or individual pudding cups or dessert dishes. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with spoonful of whipped cream or a drizzle of unwhipped heavy cream.