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Farm Kitchen:  Looking for kefir grains and villii  |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 07:40:43 AM
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Howdy! I also started a post over in Here's to your Health. I am looking to start a sharing circle for kefir grains and villii. Anyone have cultures to share? If I end up buying from an outside source, I will share and keep this thread open. Budget is tight but I could barter for something in my yarn or fabric stash if anyone has cultures and is looking to barter.
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NeeneeB
Farmgirl in Training
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Kristin
N Windham
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 5:55:12 PM
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I have tons of kefir grains. I just don't know if I could ship them to you safely. It's already hot up here in CT. What do you think? Want to give it a shot? Or wait for a closer source?
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 7:37:47 PM
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Hi There,
Thanks for writing back.
I was born and raised in Norwich, CT! It is hot here in TX, too. I will do some research on shipping kefir grains. That would be generally helpful if others respond, it seems. I used to receive midwifery medication ( Rhogam) on ice packs in a styrofoam box. I wish I still had that stuff!
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 7:53:40 PM
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I googled and found out that EHow has good info on shipping kefir grains. I also read that temps should not exceed 90 degrees and it is ideal for shipping to take 2-3 days. If you feel like shipping, let me know. I think that shipping on a Monday or Tuesday is best in the summer. My mailbox is in the shade by a creek, so it stays cool. If you wish to ship, I can send you some yarn or fabric, or maybe I have something else you would want. If not, I understand.
Mary LD
PS I can't post the EHow link for tech reasons.
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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NeeneeB
Farmgirl in Training
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Kristin
N Windham
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 6:34:45 PM
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I also found the information on how to dry them. I have lots! Do you want to message me your address and I will Google how to ship and we can give it a shot next week? If it doesn't work I'll dry some next week and we can use that as a back up plan. I knit more than I sew. I'd trade for a little yarn!
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 7:23:35 PM
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Thank you! That would be awesome!
I will message you tomorrow, my brain is tired right now.
Message me about what kind of yarn you would like. I have different kinds, mostly natural fiber yarn but a few with a little nylon, like mohair blends.
Thanks again for being in the dairy culture circle!
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2012 : 04:14:49 AM
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I have quite a few grains as well. I question shipping in warm weather as well.
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 11:58:03 AM
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Michele,
Would you be open to sharing when the weather cools? It looks like this forum had and active kiefer thread that fizzled out.
I am trying to keep this one going now
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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Edited by - MaryLD on Jun 16 2012 11:59:09 AM |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4316 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 04:27:01 AM
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I have just gotten mine going again. So give a hollar when you want some. I have enough for 2 or 3 people I am sure. I do use raw cows milk, if that makes any difference or not. We are staying in the 80's for a while. I will look up the Ehow information.
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 04:42:48 AM
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Cool, thanks!
I have a trade going already, though other Farmgirls may contact you for grains. Someone was looking recently in the original thread in Here's to Your Health, and she found it by Google Search.
Mary LD
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 11:24:04 PM
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I too am looking for kefir grains....does anyone still have any available.
Thanks!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 09:53:34 AM
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Kristine,
Howdy!
I just got my grains established after rehydrating. I do not have enough to ship yet. Go ahead and contact the other ladies who have posted. They may or may not be subscribed to this thread.
I hope to hear good news!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 12:49:31 PM
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I do have some grains. Shoot me an email if interested. I use raw cows milk.
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2014 : 3:27:47 PM
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I found old posts for kefir grains and was wondering if anyone had any live grains to share. I'm from Michigan and we still have freezing weather so this might be a good time to ship. I would happily pay for shipping and anything else needed for this adventure.
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2014 : 7:30:14 PM
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| I am keeping mine alive while my does were dried up/ now have kidded and I'm not milking yet. I can revive them and get them growing next week. I will be out of town this weekend so I need to wait to start them up again. They are active, just not in daily use. |
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
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Posted - Mar 25 2014 : 06:12:49 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by MaryLD
I am keeping mine alive while my does were dried up/ now have kidded and I'm not milking yet. I can revive them and get them growing next week. I will be out of town this weekend so I need to wait to start them up again. They are active, just not in daily use.
Terralea
Wonderful. I look forward to hearing from you when you are back in town. I am thinking of getting goats for milking and have a friend who has them and is about to lamb. Thank you so much for your help.
Blessings-Terralea |
Edited by - Terralea on Mar 25 2014 06:31:46 AM |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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