John Hurst

Kelly Ravner wrote:The app looks pretty cool. Very nice.

We're constantly working to make it better. We have a lot of features planned and members contribute new ones every day, so we feel that it will ultimately turn into the best rabbit tool around.

Thekla McDaniels wrote:Could I just ignore the "not too wormy" ones and get good cider?

yes, in fact, you can use the wormy ones, too, just cut out the bad bits.

Nick Watkins wrote:Those of you getting apples from someone else, do you have any tips on how I might coerce my local orchards to get their seconds, or at least get my hands on some unpasteurized juice? I'd really like to put together a macerator and press in order to be "closer" to the final product.

You could ask to pick up windfalls, we've usually been able to get all the apples we want that way.

we cut out bad spots, but yes, the whole thing goes in, no need to worry about seeds, the grinder doesn't chop them.

There is a membership fee, it depends on what features you want/need. The prices are listed here: http://barntrax.com

Hutch has added the ability to sync your schedule with external calendar programs/apps. Just click the export button and enter your sync URL in your calendar.

Sync your Hutch Schedule with your phone's calendar app and get text notifications for Rabbitry tasks and upcoming events. Works with Google Calendar, Apple/iPhone Calendar, Microsoft Outlook and more!

More info: http://support.barntrax.com/index.php?p=/discussion/247/schedule-sync-with-calendar-programs

Just put them in an open container with a towel over the top and it will naturally turn to vinegar.

Nick Kitchener wrote:Haha Snap! I have the same setup. I picked the garbage disposal up second hand for $10, and mounted it into a solid oak coffee table I also got for $10.

Since my garbage disposal is nothing special, I have to run small batches of apples and then let it cool down for a while, but it gets the job done.

I use the apple cider mainly to make the best vinegar you can get your hands on.

Edit: And I did clean the garbage disposal thoroughly before using it!

They do a good job, and yes, you can make excellent vinegar like this! I usually keep the sediment portions of my ferments to make vinegar, and I have gallons of it!

Ryan Tollmann wrote:When i actually have rabbits ill try that ap, but space on my phone is like real edtate in beverly hills

nothing is stored on your phone, so no worries about space.  Do try it out when you get rabbits!

Timothy Markus wrote:Is there anything in the app that makes it easier to graduate the bunnies?  

It tracks butchering and helps schedule butchering, but it can't do it for you!

Here's my full instructions on picking apples, making a grinder, making a press, fermenting, and bottling your apple cider. I've been making it for a few years, now, and I'm finally able to produce high quality cider consistently. It's fairly easy when you make the basic tools. It takes a day or 2 a year to produce many gallons that will last you all year (maybe less if you drink a lot).

Full Instructions >>

Here's the grinder, very easy to make:


The press is a bit harder, but still doable and useful for other things:


Finished and all bottled up:


Make Apple Cider from Scratch