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davis.adam2mo ago
Listen to @williamm82 and feed it aggressively, like it's a pet that tried to run away.
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My buddy Mark in Austin left his starter for almost a week last summer. It smelled like nail polish remover and had a dark liquid layer on top. He poured off the liquid, saved a tiny spoonful from the bottom, and mixed it with fresh flour and water. He fed it twice a day for about four days straight. It finally started bubbling again on the fifth day, weaker but alive. He still uses it now, so there's definitely hope.
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williamm822mo ago
Sounds like your starter went on vacation without you. Gray and watery is just its way of saying it had a rough weekend. Follow that Austin guy's plan, feed it like it owes you money. Might come back with a real attitude problem.
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