In reply to Post #14
The thought that semolina could be cut is quite amusing!
Re: Oyster shell....50 to 70g will be fine, might give you rolling problems at higher levels.
The thought that semolina could be cut is quite amusing!
Re: Oyster shell....50 to 70g will be fine, might give you rolling problems at higher levels.
In reply to Post #16
thanks NW
doing a few 10 egg tests today, I caught on the bait but had to soak the baits to make the 10% sink
hopefully the oyster will stop the buoyancy problem.
thanks NW
doing a few 10 egg tests today, I caught on the bait but had to soak the baits to make the 10% sink
hopefully the oyster will stop the buoyancy problem.
In reply to Post #17
You are making a decent size 10 egg mix with enough liquids, even with the nectarblend/egg biscuit types of ingredients these can sometimes trap air pockets within the paste, if not well kneaded, and left to rest and absorb those liquids, in a polythene bag with the air twisted out.
Curious TBH - Why are you drying them out for 48 hours, seems excessive IMHO, and you will have lost valuable liquid/weight through the evaporation process.
My advice...
Boil a batch as normal, and only air dry for 1 hour afterwards, then bag up and freeze, leave for a day in the freezer, thaw out and test a few in a pint glass of water or cut down clear plastic 2 litre bottle for sinkability and buoyancy checks so you aren't feeding the birds.
I personally have had this issue many years ago with a 8oz Red factor & 8oz Semo mix, in a bait gun the paste went, trapped air somehow within the gun and bingo! A mix of floaters
Another thing to try in use a rolling table/ roller instead of a bait gun. May bring different results.
You are making a decent size 10 egg mix with enough liquids, even with the nectarblend/egg biscuit types of ingredients these can sometimes trap air pockets within the paste, if not well kneaded, and left to rest and absorb those liquids, in a polythene bag with the air twisted out.
Curious TBH - Why are you drying them out for 48 hours, seems excessive IMHO, and you will have lost valuable liquid/weight through the evaporation process.
My advice...
Boil a batch as normal, and only air dry for 1 hour afterwards, then bag up and freeze, leave for a day in the freezer, thaw out and test a few in a pint glass of water or cut down clear plastic 2 litre bottle for sinkability and buoyancy checks so you aren't feeding the birds.
I personally have had this issue many years ago with a 8oz Red factor & 8oz Semo mix, in a bait gun the paste went, trapped air somehow within the gun and bingo! A mix of floaters
Another thing to try in use a rolling table/ roller instead of a bait gun. May bring different results.
In reply to Post #18
Thanks S&D
Will test this theory, I thought maximum drying time was best but It appears I'm wrong.
I'll knock up some 1 egg mixes and test as you have said. I normally leave to absorb liquids in a bag with air in so I'll try it without as you said.
Will report back findings soon.
Thanks S&D
Will test this theory, I thought maximum drying time was best but It appears I'm wrong.
I'll knock up some 1 egg mixes and test as you have said. I normally leave to absorb liquids in a bag with air in so I'll try it without as you said.
Will report back findings soon.