Separated, Washed, and Sanitized

Here's the first batch to get me started..... separated, washed, rinsed, and sanitized. I had to wash them in Dawn dishwashing liquid (to get the bird pee and poop off), rinse two or three times, then you have to let them sit in boiling water for 20 minutes to get the germs off. Now they have to dry. I think I will start tonight to see if I can get the base started. In the meantime, I am back outside to separate some more! Sherrill said the house smells like pine!