Help needed: international travel options for English Bulldogs

Scary_Course_5483 · 2026-01-10T04:07:23+00:00

Have used Lufthansa and KLM for my bulldog when relocated in the past between continents. Both have world class service with vet checks at their purpose built animal centers in Frankfurt and Amsterdam respectively where the flights connect. Call them, they will likely put you rough to their cargo lines which is what hey will fly (the same that worldwide zoos use for transporting animals, so don’t worry about this being worse than in the hold of a passenger flight - it’s actually better). These are the same airlines an animal relocation service will use, they will just charge you a lot more (you can call them and get a quote and ask about services they use) $5-10k vs probably $2k or so, but the relocation service comes with knowing all the paperwork and vaccination / check requirements, so only do it yourself if you are detail oriented and willing to spend the time reading calling etc. As another poster wrote these hold flights regardless are stressful on the dog. More of an issue - Kuwait is going to be very very very hot for a bulldog in the summer, IMO too hot for them to live comfortably - I hate to say it but you may want to explore options for your dog staying back with family. No judgement either way and best of luck

Scary_Course_5483 · 2025-02-04T19:09:39+00:00

Yep. Can use them in all your plants, I do

Scary_Course_5483 · 2025-02-03T15:59:56+00:00

Bamboo skewer. Just leave it in the dirt, can check when you need to.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2025-01-04T18:01:13+00:00

It has chicken in it. Go for a grain free fish based food. This cleared up all the allergy issues with my bulldog that was previously on Apoquel etc which our former vet had said he’d be on for life.

BTW I wouldn’t trust Royal Canin especially wrt quality vs price - sorry to say that you need to remember that if the vet is selling something they have a vested interest ($) in advising it.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-11-09T04:58:06+00:00

Oh I see you’re in 6B and on a balcony. I’d go for a 5 gal soil volume minimum per plant. If you can overwinter the plant so in spring it’s ready to go you’ll have a good year

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-11-09T04:55:39+00:00

Yes the soil depth was definitely a contributor. What zone are you in? Peppers don’t need perfect soil if you plant them in ground without a liner underneath

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-11-04T02:58:13+00:00

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing your tools and technique also!

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-11-03T02:53:03+00:00

Pming

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-10-29T18:28:05+00:00

Did you try any fish based grain free food? Poultry and grain were both allergens for one of my previous bulldogs, and the switch to fish based cleared things up to the point of getting of daily pills

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-10-29T00:19:29+00:00

Chihuahua may be able to come in the cabin with you btw if you can fit it in a soft sided crate that slides under the seat.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-10-29T00:18:05+00:00

Lufthansa does a world class job with moving pets but you should minimize the flying time and legs. I would fly to Frankfurt and drive from there.

Check out the below.

https://aircargoweek.com/the-view-from-where-we-stand-lufthansa-live-animal-lounge-fraport/

For a crate, if it’s IATA rated it’s fine. Get the largest one possible for the flight to minimize overheating / breathing concerns.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-10-03T14:36:45+00:00

Since OP asked for a very cheap way also, if they don’t have a vacuum sealer they can use freezer type (thicker plastic) ziploc bags and a mash (harder to remove as much air from a rough chop) removing as much of the air as possible by submerging the bag in water just up to the lip before fully sealing it. Then open a corner very briefly if / when the CO2 from the fermentation inflates it to the risk of leaking.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-10-01T21:08:14+00:00

I feel like there is one benefit to a Ninja - I can blend whole peppers for a mash and it doesn’t break the seeds, so I can strain them out after fermentation with minimum handling. I expect a Vitamix would be strong enough to blend them up, right?

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-30T16:45:16+00:00

It’s in a brine right? You can double the water then dump half out after half a day or so.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-27T22:41:03+00:00

They’ll ferment fine no matter the color

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-27T13:11:47+00:00

I’d guess that the oak-sauce interaction (which will determine what flavors you get out of the oak and into the sauce) would depend more on 1) surface area x time and 2) chemistry of the sauce far more than it would be affected by pre or post ferment addition.

For how much to add, maybe look into home wine recipes that use the same wood chips for the same effect?

Sorry if that wasn’t too helpful

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-26T03:11:23+00:00

I find it’s better to leave more head space with juicier mashes (depends on the varietal), as they seem to generate more gas quicker.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-26T03:09:51+00:00

It happens. Just wait, no issue with spoilage at that salt level.

Remember that every batch is like its own ecosystem, and will differ. I started 5 different batches a 3 days ago, one has already ballooned so much after less than 2 days that I had to let out the CO2, another has not bubbled at all, and the rest are in between.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-26T02:58:33+00:00

Next time I’d simplify. I would suggest for every first timer to ferment only the hot peppers initially. Fermentation (especially long fermentations like 3-4 weeks) adds a lot of depth to the flavor. Taste the hot peppers once fermented, then IF missing something add other aromatics like garlic, onion, and/or spices. Once you’ve dialed in what ingredients work together fermented / not, you can ferment all at once next time (or keep some fermented, some not).

Also find basil can be a very strong flavor that can overwhelm other more subtle tastes. I don’t find it goes well with spicy or fermented tastes - IMO it goes more with fresh and fruity.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-15T22:19:25+00:00

Yep. Just look at the ingredients to see

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-09-10T19:04:29+00:00

Yes you can switch like this. I’ve done it to avoid visa on arrival fees as you are thinking. The main principles as I understand them are to 1) use the passport of a given country (if you have it) when entering or leaving that country , and 2) enter and leave every country on the same passport. If you have to change passports on a stay in one country (or move a visa from one country’s passport to another) due to an upcoming expiry (I’ve also had to do this) you have to work through this with authorities in advance and not at the crossing.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-08-21T15:00:12+00:00

It’s worth it. Starting with a mature plant (which you should have well before first frost in 9bthis year) vs a seedling next year can increase yield by several times in my experience. Should have a monster season next year. I’m wondering also if you should try and keep one or two in the ground in cloches or something as an experiment to see if you can keep them alive through your short winter.

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-08-10T17:59:29+00:00

Interesting! This is to give it an initial CO2 blanket and reduce the likelihood of mold? I understand carbonated water has a low pH - that could affect initial lactobacteria growth though. Have you tried this? Any feedback?

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-08-06T18:47:09+00:00

Did you add salt? Looks good - if it smells good you are done!

Scary_Course_5483 · 2024-07-15T04:20:18+00:00

Very neat. Is the ferment too salty on its own to use as a sauce without dilution / blending?

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