I will have goats too. But my husband does not like goats milk. So a jersey is in order Plus I love cream and butter. They put out a great amount of milk fat for that. The goats will be for cheese and meat.
I am glad I don't have a cow right now for that reason.. though I do want the milk. Someday we will get a Jersey... after we move. But calving. yeah.. I have been around enough to see the nightmare, and driving by a dairy watching two guys manhandle the thing.. is enough of a reminder... I...
You need to get oils spill pads to soak it up quick... Auto parts and bulk supply center carry them.. you can use your phone book to call around and ask.... then you need to thin it out and mop it with more of the rags.. baby oil might work better than paint thinner... either way it will stain...