Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hi, Since I recently starting using raw milk, I'm anxious to make my own kefir. I was talking with another member who shares grains (she has none available at the moment), and she suggested I ask the group if anyone has grains available. I would really appreciate being able to get these grains (too expensive for me to purchase the starter kits right now) and will, of course "pay it forward." Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Where are you? Debbie ChikouskyManitoba, Canadagdchik@...http://www.winnipegbeach.com/chikouskyfarms/ Request for Kefir Grains Hi, Since I recently starting using raw milk, I'm anxious to make my own kefir. I was talking with another member who shares grains (she has none available at the moment), and she suggested I ask the group if anyone has grains available. I would really appreciate being able to get these grains (too expensive for me to purchase the starter kits right now) and will, of course "pay it forward." Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 The only time weight is not used to calculate the amount for Priority Mail is when you use the Flat Rate Priority Mail boxes. There are two sizes and you can stuff them too the gills for $7.90. The flate rate envelope is the one that's $3.50 I think. I send packages all the time and it all is calculated by rate except for the flat rate stuff. K.C. Re: Re: Request for Kefir Grains FYI....we've been using priority US Mail. The boxes are free and depending on the size of the box, postage ranges from $3.50 to $7.95. Weight isn't an issue in determining shipipng costs - it's all based on box-size and distance. I'd think the small 6x6 box, which should be in the $3.50 range would be ideal for shipping grains. For even greater convenience, you can even print your own label on-line via the USPS, something that really came in handy for us when sending our Christmas gifts - got us right to the front of the line! Sharon, NH if you are near N Atlanta GAwe have plentyTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Pat OK this may sound stupid .... but I'm not sure how to mail them. I know when we got them they were in a small amount of milk and we were told to keep them in milk. Ours double about once a week. they're like a slimey pudding so first off not sure how they survive in the mail onless we package them in a jar with some water or milk other than that someone tell us how they are normally mailed we would be happy to. > > > Re: Request for Kefir Grains > > > > > > if you are near N Atlanta GA > > we have plenty > > > > Tom > ****** > I have some for you in northern California. > > Pat H > **** > > > Hi Tom! Hi Pat! > > LOL! No, I'm not too near GA or CA!! (I wish I were right about now, > though.) I'm here in MA, in the snow! > > The member I spoke with said it's common for folks to mail the grains > (which would be at my expense, of course). Would that be possible for > either of you? I hope... > > Thanks, and thanks for getting back so soon. > > Peace, > > ~~ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > Archive search: http://onibasu.com > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Whenever I have gotten them...they come in a plastic zip-top bag with a little milk usually sent priority mail. Pat OK this may sound stupid .... but I'm not sure how to mail them.I know when we got them they were in a small amount of milk and wewere told to keep them in milk. Ours double about once a week. they're like a slimey pudding so first off not sure how they survivein the mail onless we package them in a jar with some water or milk other than that someone tell us how they are normally mailed we wouldbe happy to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Zip-loc baggies! : ) Shery Re: Request for Kefir Grains> > > >> > if you are near N Atlanta GA> > we have plenty> >> > Tom> ******> I have some for you in northern California.> > Pat H> ****> > > Hi Tom! Hi Pat!> > LOL! No, I'm not too near GA or CA!! (I wish I were right about now, > though.) I'm here in MA, in the snow!> > The member I spoke with said it's common for folks to mail the grains > (which would be at my expense, of course). Would that be possible for > either of you? I hope... > > Thanks, and thanks for getting back so soon.> > Peace,> > ~~> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/> >> > Archive search: http://onibasu.com> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Make sure you use name brand Zip-loc freezer bags. I usually send 1 heaping tablespoon of grains, with 2 ounces of milk in a quart size bag. Make sure the bag is sealed carefully, then I place that bag in a second Zip-loc bag. Then I usually tape the top just to be doubly sure if something starts leaking, it will hopefully be stopped by the wide clear plastic tape. Fold the baggies over 3 times, place in a bubble envelope bag. It costs $1.29 or $1.52 to send by First Class mail (usually if I'm careful to weigh the milk it is $1.29, more if I just "eyeball" the milk). I only send by First Class during the cooler months. Once it's hot here in AZ, I send by Priority Mail so I'm sure it will get there in 2-3 days. It's $3.85 for priority, up to your first pound. Once you get over 16 ounces, it costs more to send to the various zones. Also, the price is going up for postage on January 8th. See www.usps.com for more details. Starlene Pat OK this may sound stupid .... but I'm not sure how to mail them.I know when we got them they were in a small amount of milk and wewere told to keep them in milk. Ours double about once a week. they're like a slimey pudding so first off not sure how they survivein the mail onless we package them in a jar with some water or milk other than that someone tell us how they are normally mailed we wouldbe happy to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Pat, I would love to get some kefir grains from you! Please reply off-list if you prefer. Best wishes, drifterspatrog wrote: I have some for you in northern California. Pat H > > Hi, > > Since I recently starting using raw milk, I'm anxious to make my own kefir. I was talking with another member who shares grains (she has none available at the moment), and she suggested I ask the group if anyone has grains available. > > I would really appreciate being able to get these grains (too expensive for me to purchase the starter kits right now) and will, of course "pay it forward." > > Thanks so much. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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