Guest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I was really interested reading the forum about making yoghurt at home - something I used to do a lot but put on weight when we got addicted to the soya milk one. Question is - can you give this home made yoghurt to chickens as I have read somewhere that you all seem to mix some bio in their food for a treat. It must be so much cheaper and more convenient to give them home made. So if yes is the answer, then would you make it with UHT, full fat, skimmed, fresh, soya. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hi Janet, Yes, you can give yogurt to the chickens and it's very good for them. I sometimes remember to make some and mix it in with their layers mash. I always use UHT milk as it makes a nicer yogurt and we've always got some cartons lurking in the Emergency Cupboard "just in case"! They like it, they really do! Excellent blog today, by the way! Hope you get the windfalls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Thanks Kate - no windfalls left a message for you in the comments box I am now dusting the Lakeland yoghurt maker and will get OH to stock up on the UHT - might as well get started asap. Then just have to save a bit for the next lot huh? Fancy muesli yoghurt to start with. Any one got a use for a juicer? That is gathering dust too, but a dare say it will be resurrected next summer. Off to browse - this is great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 We have a juicer gathering dust too so I'll be watching for ideas. What do you use as a starter for making soya yogurt? Might give it a go if I can make some dairy free. I always feel guilty making nice things with milk in if I can't do something for DD2 without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Then just have to save a bit for the next lot huh? That's the bit I always forget ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I just use a tablespoonful of Yeo Valley plain organic then after that just reserve a tablespoonful of the current yoghurt. (Or more, doesn't really matter too much I found) The soya one sets really really thick and creamy and I put it into those little pots that you can get at Lakeland,about small yoghurt pot size. Then I put them in the fridge and pour on what i fancy. (I always leave a gap at the top) Chopped up fresh fruit Frozen berries Runny honey currants sultanas seeds nuts raisins home made jam or lemon curd apricots chopped up ditto dates Anything you fancy. I also use it like cream and add dollops to home made soup, stew, curry, etc etc I am sure more ideas will be coming along after mine. I suppose you are going to tell me that the chickens would like all of those on the list except the cooked things. And to think that I read that chickens cost 50p each a week to keep. Those ones must have just been eating pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Off topic, I know. I just wanted to say how much I liked your Blog. In fact I am so impressed, I may even have a go at doing one myself! Not that it will be anywhere near as interesting as yours,of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
