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Title: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: JustPeachy on June 10, 2012, 01:28:55 AM
What unique uses do you have for whey? I read that plants love it diluted, but can't remember which ones exactly or at what dilution rate.

I suspect my home security system would appreciate it, heated and poured over her dry kibble, until softened.

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So, what do you do with your Whey besides ricotta or running it down the drain?
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: Jaspar on June 10, 2012, 10:43:05 AM
Strain it real good and mix it half and half with water for kool-aid. The kids don't seem to mind. And it good for them(don't tell em).
                                                                                                        Jaspar
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: steffb503 on June 11, 2012, 09:48:54 AM
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Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: smilingcalico on June 11, 2012, 01:18:05 PM
Don't give too much to the dog or you'll regret it! But small amounts should be ok.
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: Boofer on June 11, 2012, 02:06:12 PM
Don't give too much to the dog or you'll regret it! But small amounts should be ok.
The phrase "fatter than the town dog" comes to mind. C'mon, squeal like a pig, Fido!  ;)

-Boofer-
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: scasnerkay on June 12, 2012, 02:42:39 AM
My dog runs after me when she sees me carrying the container of whey. But I try to sneak some past her for the chickens! Otherwise, it goes on the compost, or I have just poured some directly under the fruit trees. Seems to do no harm. Better than down the drain!
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: MrsKK on June 12, 2012, 01:20:08 PM
We are on a septic system, so down the drain is a definite no-no.  I dilute it 1:4 with water for fertilizing the garden and about 1:10 for houseplants.  The chickens love it, especially in the winter, when we have to put it in a heated dog dish to keep it from freezing before they can drink it all.  Piggies get it while they are here, usually May through November.  When I get too much to feed to my animals, I send some to the neighbor that raises pigs.
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: Dulcelife on June 12, 2012, 03:44:48 PM
One week it goes to the hens. Another week it goes under the Pokan Tangerine tree.  Another under the dwarf Cavendish Bananas, and so on and so forth.
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: JustPeachy on June 16, 2012, 10:37:34 PM
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Love Them!!!  :D
Title: Re: So, what's your Whey?
Post by: JustPeachy on June 16, 2012, 10:41:40 PM
Don't give too much to the dog or you'll regret it! But small amounts should be ok.

Great advice but unfortunately, I saw this too late. She gorged herself and puked it all up in the dang bed of all places!  ::) I learned a lesson that night. She'll get a small amount and the rest I'll dilute and toss to the tomato plants and lemon trees for sure.  :o Less messy that way!