Lucy, that depends on what your starter looks like when it comes out of the refrigerator. If it starts out looking more like the second or third jar, you're in decent shape. It also depends on how sour you like your bread to be. When I use my starter after its been cooling its heels for a while after only 1 feeding, I don't get as high a rise for my bread and its very, very sour. If you like the results you're getting, stay where you are. But I would give it at least one feed and a couple of hours on the counter before putting it away, to answer your next question. Susan

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