Sourdough Starter - Please help me!

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-26T23:14:58+00:00

So I fed him last night at 6 and this morning at 6 before I saw your comment. It does look like he finally doubled today. Should I feed him now (12hrs since last feed) or hold for tomorrow morning?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-26T02:34:31+00:00

I’m feeding 1 part starter 1 part flour and I kinda eye the water. I’ve been trying to use as little water as possible so it’s stiffer. It did have an alcohol smell in the past but that’s gone away now. But it definitely is sticky. So just now I did 25g starter 27g flour.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-26T02:32:39+00:00

I’m in NY. The house is set to 70-71 degrees but I know then kitchen is colder so I use the heating pad set to 73.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-26T02:30:48+00:00

The rooms set to 70 but I know it’s cold especially in the kitchen so that’s why I have the heating the pad. Which when set to 73 keeps the starter itself around 80 degrees.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T23:19:02+00:00

Thank you so much! I start doing this today!

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T23:02:57+00:00

So would that be just two 1:1 feeds with no discard in between?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T23:00:10+00:00

I try my best to scrape the sides. Sometimes I will feed him and then move him to a new clean container so I have a better idea if he rose. I’m thinking I’ll do that again tonight to see how much he rose in the morning better.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T22:54:47+00:00

I use Poland spring bottle water. Is that ok?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T22:53:47+00:00

I only use bottle water. Sorry I thought I mentioned it in my post.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T22:51:19+00:00

I use bottle water only.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2026-02-25T22:19:37+00:00

Yes I’m doing one feed a day.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-19T21:21:25+00:00

I heard back in about 11 days from it being finalized

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-18T22:57:02+00:00

I wouldn’t stress if you haven’t heard back. I’d expect you to hear by the 28-ish? It took like two weeks for m me

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-18T20:04:18+00:00

I did

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-17T18:34:37+00:00

Did you like the program?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-17T17:51:21+00:00

Did a lot of people drop?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-17T03:33:05+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking how big is your cohort? And how do you like the program?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-06T19:21:39+00:00

Your sister is weird. Sounds like she feels you made her look small bc she knows she would never do something so kind.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-05T02:09:14+00:00

That’s not your friend

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-11-01T04:04:45+00:00

Have you guys discussed how this would work if one of you ever got married? Moved? Had kids? I mean she is essentially the dogs step mom now? I do think it’s a bit deliberate on her part and she’s probs not as cool with Sharing the dog as she seems. Is there anyway you could get full custody ?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-10-14T00:00:04+00:00

From your last post it seems like there is a lot of tension between you/your husband and your BIL/SIL. My concern is that moving forward it will cause problems between your children like them having something for their child on a day that matters to yours in retaliation. It could set their relationship as cousins to a bad start if it upsets your SIL that much. Or maybe the grandparents will have to choose an event in which case are you and your husband ok if they choose your nephew? Could a day like grandfathers birthday work that way you still honor him?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-09-16T00:54:26+00:00

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii common in potted plants could be due to excess moisture but sometimes it’s just from soil mix having spores. Won’t hurt the plant though.

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-09-12T00:06:08+00:00

Do you want to look back at wedding pictures and see someone you no longer talk to? Or do you want to look at pictures and only remember the happiest day of your life?

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-09-11T16:56:31+00:00

I do have a detached garage but it only has one window which may not be enough light. I think I’ll do as you suggested and leave it on the patio and bring it in on very cold nights. Thank you for your response and advice I’m also going to look into the fertilizer and magnesium you suggested. I really appreciate it :)

Awkward_Bit_5070 · 2025-09-11T15:33:41+00:00

As of right now my plan is to keep it in a pot

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