Can people please confirm if my understanding is the correct that the below particles can be prepared via thr coolbox method
Hemp- pigeon conditioner-Groats- Cracked/cut corn
I understand the coolbox method is not ideal but for me is the most time efficient method and sadly I don't have a massive freezer to get large amount of bulk particles ordered
Hemp- pigeon conditioner-Groats- Cracked/cut corn
I understand the coolbox method is not ideal but for me is the most time efficient method and sadly I don't have a massive freezer to get large amount of bulk particles ordered
I've never been happy with hemp in a cool box, not close to the results of a boil/simmer. Pigeon conditioner without maize comes out very well. Preheat the coolbox with some boiling water and put a few bricks on top to keep the heat in. Don't overfill it!!
In reply to Post #1
I do Pigeon Conditioner and Groats in a bucket with a sealable lid.
Just pour boiling hot water straight out of the kettle over them, put lid on and leave for around 12 hours.
I do Pigeon Conditioner and Groats in a bucket with a sealable lid.
Just pour boiling hot water straight out of the kettle over them, put lid on and leave for around 12 hours.
In reply to Post #3
Pigeon conditioner is better boiled in a pan imo
Pigeon conditioner is better boiled in a pan imo
In reply to Post #1
If using small particles like pigeon conditioner, hemp, tares etc, then the coolbox method is absolutely fine, quick and less faff.
I used to soak & boil but no need, from my observations & results there has been no noticeable difference having used pigeon conditioner since 1990/91.
If using small particles like pigeon conditioner, hemp, tares etc, then the coolbox method is absolutely fine, quick and less faff.
I used to soak & boil but no need, from my observations & results there has been no noticeable difference having used pigeon conditioner since 1990/91.
In reply to Post #4
Why?
Why?
In reply to Post #6
I used to do the bucket method but when I boil it in a pan it seems to go more gloopy and I have had better results.It could just be a coincidence but I soak and boil mine now
I used to do the bucket method but when I boil it in a pan it seems to go more gloopy and I have had better results.It could just be a coincidence but I soak and boil mine now
In reply to Post #7
Fair play. Confidence is king
Fair play. Confidence is king
In reply to Post #7
Likewise Tony. Ken Townley did this on the Haiths blog a few years ago, and if he says that it's better soaked/boiled/simmered, then who am I to argue? Think on this basis, I wouldn't prepare anything by just tipping boiling water on it and sealing it in a box/bucket.
https://haiths.com/blogs/fishing-news/how-to-prepare-red-band-pigeon-conditioner-correctly?_pos=6&_sid=de2b40835&_ss=r
Likewise Tony. Ken Townley did this on the Haiths blog a few years ago, and if he says that it's better soaked/boiled/simmered, then who am I to argue? Think on this basis, I wouldn't prepare anything by just tipping boiling water on it and sealing it in a box/bucket.
https://haiths.com/blogs/fishing-news/how-to-prepare-red-band-pigeon-conditioner-correctly?_pos=6&_sid=de2b40835&_ss=r
In reply to Post #7
I'm the same, while I have used the coolbox method I do think soaking and boiling is more attractive and effective.
I'm the same, while I have used the coolbox method I do think soaking and boiling is more attractive and effective.
In reply to Post #5
Been to my local gladwells today not sure why I havnt been before and grabbed
20kg pigeon conditioner (lot of small bits no whole maize)
15kg of cut maize.
And a bag of groats
Molasses
I've used the logic of very small bits are ok in coolbox. I'll be getting proper boiler as I'll want to cook up whole maize and tigers for eventually
Been to my local gladwells today not sure why I havnt been before and grabbed
20kg pigeon conditioner (lot of small bits no whole maize)
15kg of cut maize.
And a bag of groats
Molasses
I've used the logic of very small bits are ok in coolbox. I'll be getting proper boiler as I'll want to cook up whole maize and tigers for eventually