Most people have no idea how to survive without a fridge in a prolonged blackout. This is great advice to make these foods last almost forever.
> 1 ounce slaked lime to 1 quart water
If I may ask... for those of us unfamiliar with the measurement units, could you perhaps find a way to show what the proportions of slaked lime to water look like in real-life? I am sure many people would find it helpful.
To reduce water evaporation, you can pour some oil into the water. It will settle on top and reduce humidity in the air, useful in small spaces. (Also good to know: slaked lime kills off any mold, in case anyone is wondering. It's magical. It's also non-toxic and very safe. It is said to keep the eggs fresh for up to two years, but only if they are clean AND have not been washed with chemicals or scratched.)
Thanks for the tip about adding oil. I hadn't heard that.
Regarding measurements, it's best to use a scale since slaked lime is so fine and heavy. Maybe I'll add a photo of an 8 oz. bag of lime for scale. Thanks!
I only recently came across the water glass method and can't believe I never knew of it in all the years of chicken keeping. We don't have chickens now but I can't wait to try it when we are inundated with duck eggs this spring!
It's a fantastic method -so easy! I had trouble finding the lime this summer, though, and had to order it online. I don't know how things are there with the supply chain, but if you see some, you might want to snag it now. I'd be interested in learning how keeping ducks and chickens compare, if you ever want to write about that. Be well!
Supply chains are crazy, good thinking, I'll stock up. And yes that is certainly something I can write about, I will give it some thought, thanks for the suggestion!
Most people have no idea how to survive without a fridge in a prolonged blackout. This is great advice to make these foods last almost forever.
> 1 ounce slaked lime to 1 quart water
If I may ask... for those of us unfamiliar with the measurement units, could you perhaps find a way to show what the proportions of slaked lime to water look like in real-life? I am sure many people would find it helpful.
To reduce water evaporation, you can pour some oil into the water. It will settle on top and reduce humidity in the air, useful in small spaces. (Also good to know: slaked lime kills off any mold, in case anyone is wondering. It's magical. It's also non-toxic and very safe. It is said to keep the eggs fresh for up to two years, but only if they are clean AND have not been washed with chemicals or scratched.)
Great advice, Greta! Thank you
Thanks for the tip about adding oil. I hadn't heard that.
Regarding measurements, it's best to use a scale since slaked lime is so fine and heavy. Maybe I'll add a photo of an 8 oz. bag of lime for scale. Thanks!
Thank you!
I only recently came across the water glass method and can't believe I never knew of it in all the years of chicken keeping. We don't have chickens now but I can't wait to try it when we are inundated with duck eggs this spring!
It's a fantastic method -so easy! I had trouble finding the lime this summer, though, and had to order it online. I don't know how things are there with the supply chain, but if you see some, you might want to snag it now. I'd be interested in learning how keeping ducks and chickens compare, if you ever want to write about that. Be well!
Supply chains are crazy, good thinking, I'll stock up. And yes that is certainly something I can write about, I will give it some thought, thanks for the suggestion!