Corn Husks
I got some free corn husks today and I was wondering how you guys dry them in the oven? What temp and for how long? Can I even feed them to then with out drying them in the oven.
Thanks in advance for the info.
Thanks in advance for the info.
I read a post a few months back of someone getting a huge amount of husks and oven dried them to save them. I don't have a huge amount so i may not even need to dry the to save. I just wanted to know for future ref.
- codyNpatches
- Supporter in '09 - '10
Mine love fresh ones. I believe you can dry them in the sun and store them in a paper sack. They may not want them dry. I wash all of mine and freeze them, silks and all. My boys love frozen ones but most of the time I let them thaw in the fridge.
I just empty out the box of husks and a few ears into the cage!
Ivy was getting ticked today, little bit managed to haul a whole ear into the corner for her pickings. Ate the kernels from left to right in a row, and got mad at the husk dangling from the end that kept getting in her way. The husk however, was no intimidated by her chattering!
Ivy was getting ticked today, little bit managed to haul a whole ear into the corner for her pickings. Ate the kernels from left to right in a row, and got mad at the husk dangling from the end that kept getting in her way. The husk however, was no intimidated by her chattering!
- WindeSpirit
- Sewing for a Cause
You don't need to oven dry them, just lay them out for a day or so and store in paper bags.
- codyNpatches
- Supporter in '09 - '10
Kermie how often do you give corn?
I have given mine a couple of pieces.
I have given mine a couple of pieces.
Out of all my boys I have only one pig who appreciates a fresh ear of corn. He eats it like a pro. The others will only eat the husk and silk.
- CavyConfusion
- Cavy Slave since '05
I dry mine in the oven. However, I do not turn the heat on. The husks are placed (in the cold oven) on the oven racks, and the oven door is left open. Usually if the husks are placed in the oven oven overnight, they're dry in the morning. I don't have much counter space in the kitchen, but if I did I think the counter would do just as nicely.
I haven't fed a whole ear of corn to my guinea pigs. It would be cute to see Ivy devouring the corn kernels.
I haven't fed a whole ear of corn to my guinea pigs. It would be cute to see Ivy devouring the corn kernels.