[quest4watneys]

Although this is my very first brew, I have an overwhelming urge to rouse my yeast! It's only been six days since pitching it but I feel I should harass it in some manner. What should I do?!?

[bfogt]

Talk dirty to it...  Best in the dark.

What makes you think there's a problem?  Have you taken a hydrometer reading?

[tubercle]

 Talking dirty to it does wonders but Tubercle has yet found a way to reliably balance a carboy on 5" black patent high heels but I have wrapped a few fermenting buckets with garter belts with success.. Any suggestions are appreciated. Yes. I'm sick in that way.

 Close your eyes, take a deep breath, count to 10, take another swig, take a hydrometer reading, seal back up, leave another week.

Life is good.

[quest4watneys]

Talk dirty to it...  Best in the dark.

What makes you think there's a problem?  Have you taken a hydrometer reading?

I have taken a few readings and it's falling slowly. I was joking about the problem but was kind of wondering if yeast rousing is beneficial.

[dj99]

It's OK to shake your carboy/fermenter when it seems limp.  I do that sometimes.

[tubercle]

Only if there is a problem reaching target FG. This would be the first action as long as temp was proper.

[bfogt]

I have taken a few readings and it's falling slowly. I was joking about the problem but was kind of wondering if yeast rousing is beneficial.

I think it only makes you feel better.  That's not a bad thing.